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VK16 DZV

2016 BMW 740

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,865 mi
Last recorded68,865 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK16 DZV
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 68,865 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip central lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 54,078 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 48,751 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 35,479 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 29,521 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 27,315 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 25,896 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 24,374 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 20,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Mar 2019 20,168 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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VK16 DZV is a 2016 BMW 740 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VK16 DZV, 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 VK16 DZV registered?

VK16 DZV is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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