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VO16 OSZ

2016 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,966 mi
Last recorded113,966 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO16 OSZ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 113,966 miles

Engine under trays missing and nearside front jacking block missing

Pass 16 Sep 2024 106,011 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 102,691 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 102,572 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 95,487 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 77,715 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 68,608 miles

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

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

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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VO16 OSZ is a 2016 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VO16 OSZ, 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 VO16 OSZ registered?

VO16 OSZ is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is VO16 OSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO16 OSZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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