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LG16 UMO

2016 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,986 mi
Last recorded84,986 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 84,986 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 72,646 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 69,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 65,933 miles

Front Nearside and Offside brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 62,929 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Nearside and Offside brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 51,456 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 47,046 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 30,448 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 UMO is a 2016 BMW 740 in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UMO, 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 UMO registered?

LG16 UMO is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 4 May 2016.

Is LG16 UMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG16 UMO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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