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LP16 JFA

2016 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,644 mi
Last recorded78,644 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP16 JFA
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 78,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front door handle damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2023 78,244 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip snapped (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall damaged been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front door handle damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 75,934 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 75,426 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 51,447 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 40,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bridgestone Potenza 275/35 R20 102Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Bridgestone Potenza 275/35 R20 102Y ()

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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LP16 JFA is a 2016 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LP16 JFA, 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 LP16 JFA registered?

LP16 JFA is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is LP16 JFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP16 JFA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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