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VU66 CVV

2016 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,001 mi
Last recorded91,001 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU66 CVV
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2024 91,001 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 73,354 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 70,429 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 47,901 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 43,753 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 30,117 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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VU66 CVV is a 2016 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 VU66 CVV, 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 VU66 CVV registered?

VU66 CVV is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 21 December 2016.

Is VU66 CVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU66 CVV shows 6 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 VU66 CVV have outstanding finance?

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