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RF16 FLB

2016 BMW 740

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,387 mi
Last recorded75,387 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF16 FLB
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2025 75,387 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 70,667 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 63,807 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 51,563 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 39,110 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 34,764 miles

rear tyres wearing inner shoulders

Pass 2 Oct 2019 27,298 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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RF16 FLB is a 2016 BMW 740 in White 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 RF16 FLB, 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 RF16 FLB registered?

RF16 FLB is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is RF16 FLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF16 FLB 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.

Does RF16 FLB have outstanding finance?

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