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MK66 SXT

2016 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,457 mi
Last recorded71,457 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK66 SXT
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 71,457 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 65,765 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 63,250 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 63,250 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 63,203 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 59,855 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 59,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 51,778 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 41,942 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 41,942 miles

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

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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MK66 SXT is a 2016 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MK66 SXT, 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 MK66 SXT registered?

MK66 SXT is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 21 September 2016.

Is MK66 SXT safe to buy?

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