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LG66 CGU

2016 BMW 740

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,075 mi
Last recorded71,075 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG66 CGU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 71,075 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 64,050 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 64,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2023 54,641 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 45,463 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 23,993 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 18,934 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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LG66 CGU is a 2016 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LG66 CGU, 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

How do I check the history of LG66 CGU?

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What year was LG66 CGU registered?

LG66 CGU is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 26 September 2016.

Is LG66 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG66 CGU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LG66 CGU have outstanding finance?

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