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LD66 FNL

2016 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,798 mi
Last recorded93,798 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD66 FNL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 93,798 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 74,145 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 64,973 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm + split cracked and perished 275/40/19 rsc (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 56,433 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 48,759 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 34,328 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 29,796 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 22,512 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 22,376 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 15,427 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 8,421 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 2,845 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 740?

Based on 66,909 MOT tests across 7,677 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
5,446
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
7,677
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,288
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,736
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,281
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,245
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,224
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LD66 FNL is a 2016 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2016 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 52,866 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 740 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD66 FNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 740 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 740 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LD66 FNL registered?

LD66 FNL is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 28 September 2016.

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