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R9 FJM

2016 BMW 740

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,356 mi
Last recorded104,356 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 FJM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2025 104,356 miles

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))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 96,296 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 88,667 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 80,214 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 61,425 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 43,238 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 32,244 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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R9 FJM is a 2016 BMW 740 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R9 FJM, 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 R9 FJM registered?

R9 FJM is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is R9 FJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R9 FJM shows 7 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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