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LG16 FHF

2016 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,149 mi
Last recorded94,149 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG16 FHF
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 94,149 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 93,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2026 92,267 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 83,244 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 72,396 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 66,261 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 51,883 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 50,838 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 32,219 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 31,263 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 30,295 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 26,133 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 26,131 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high O/S (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked with white chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 23,515 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 17,997 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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LG16 FHF is a 2016 BMW 740 in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LG16 FHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG16 FHF registered?

LG16 FHF is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is LG16 FHF safe to buy?

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