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NC16 CLJ

2016 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,674 mi
Last recorded110,674 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC16 CLJ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 110,674 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 110,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2025 101,412 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 84,733 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 72,472 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 56,412 miles

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Jan 2022 56,412 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jul 2021 51,013 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 38,270 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 38,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 17,505 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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NC16 CLJ is a 2016 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NC16 CLJ, 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 NC16 CLJ registered?

NC16 CLJ is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 26 July 2016.

Is NC16 CLJ safe to buy?

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