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MK51 BJK

2016 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,940 mi
Last recorded47,940 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 BJK
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 47,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 42,620 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 42,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 37,686 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 33,383 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 29,607 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears ()

Pass 8 Feb 2020 27,400 miles

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

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

Pass 14 Feb 2019 23,190 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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MK51 BJK is a 2016 BMW 740 in Grey 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 MK51 BJK, 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 MK51 BJK registered?

MK51 BJK is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 21 October 2016.

Is MK51 BJK safe to buy?

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