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WIL 3517

2016 BMW 740

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,950 mi
Last recorded55,950 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIL 3517
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 55,950 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 46,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 36,454 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 34,939 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 31,040 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 25,998 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items removed from rear view mirror.

Fail 18 Aug 2021 25,998 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items removed from rear view mirror.

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 19,784 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 18,090 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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WIL 3517 is a 2016 BMW 740 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WIL 3517, 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

How do I check the history of WIL 3517?

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What year was WIL 3517 registered?

WIL 3517 is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is WIL 3517 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIL 3517 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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