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WL66 FBG

2016 BMW 740

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,754 mi
Last recorded48,754 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL66 FBG
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2026 48,754 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 42,318 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 35,535 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 22,467 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 15,257 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 13,809 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 12,274 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 10,992 miles

Rear tyres starting to wear low in places

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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WL66 FBG is a 2016 BMW 740 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 WL66 FBG, 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 WL66 FBG registered?

WL66 FBG is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is WL66 FBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL66 FBG shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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