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LJ16 PXB

2016 BMW 740

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,360 mi
Last recorded50,360 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ16 PXB
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 50,360 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 50,357 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 36,841 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 31,072 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 21,847 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 13,147 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 9,256 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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LJ16 PXB 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 LJ16 PXB, 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 LJ16 PXB registered?

LJ16 PXB is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 2016.

Is LJ16 PXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ16 PXB 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 LJ16 PXB have outstanding finance?

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