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V16 RMA

2017 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,122 mi
Last recorded93,122 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 74049,769 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV16 RMA
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 93,122 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 80,937 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 63,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on (inner) edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on (outer) edge

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

Offside front tyre worn smooth (outer) edge also feathering on outer edge

Pass 12 Jun 2023 50,363 miles

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

TPM on

Fail 12 Jun 2023 50,363 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

TPM on

Pass 6 Jun 2022 36,882 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 36,882 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 22,657 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 15,613 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020

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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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V16 RMA is a 2017 BMW 740 in Grey with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 49,769 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 V16 RMA, 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 9 years old, this BMW 740 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V16 RMA registered?

V16 RMA is a 2017 BMW 740, first registered on 26 April 2017.

Is V16 RMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V16 RMA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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