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RJ66 JSV

2016 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

181,912 mi
Last recorded181,912 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ66 JSV
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 181,912 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 161,827 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 141,426 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 127,468 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 107,728 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 101,520 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 101,520 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 90,104 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 90,104 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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RJ66 JSV is a 2016 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RJ66 JSV, 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 RJ66 JSV registered?

RJ66 JSV is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 20 October 2016.

Is RJ66 JSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ66 JSV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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