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MA12 ODO

2016 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,566 mi
Last recorded94,566 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 ODO
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 94,566 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 87,871 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 74,344 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 65,240 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 47,082 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 47,082 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 40,970 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 40,970 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 32,880 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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MA12 ODO is a 2016 BMW 740 in Silver with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MA12 ODO, 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 MA12 ODO registered?

MA12 ODO is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 2016.

Is MA12 ODO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA12 ODO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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