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LG16 FHP

2016 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,021 mi
Last recorded24,021 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 24,021 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 19,436 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 19,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 FHP is a 2016 BMW 740 in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FHP, 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 FHP registered?

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

Is LG16 FHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG16 FHP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LG16 FHP have outstanding finance?

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