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PY09 RKY

2016 BMW 740

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,217 mi
Last recorded146,217 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY09 RKY
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2025 146,217 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 127,065 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 122,013 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 116,670 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 88,223 miles

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

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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PY09 RKY is a 2016 BMW 740 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PY09 RKY, 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 PY09 RKY registered?

PY09 RKY is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 11 April 2016.

Is PY09 RKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY09 RKY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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