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Y3 CJP

2016 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,296 mi
Last recorded70,296 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 CJP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 70,296 miles

Nearside Front and offside front tyre worn on outer tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 63,070 miles

Nearside Front and offside front tyres worn on outer edge

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 58,692 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 49,605 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 41,982 miles

Undertrays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection

Fail 7 Oct 2021 41,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40R20RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35R20RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Undertrays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection

Pass 8 Oct 2020 36,270 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 26,992 miles

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

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

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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Y3 CJP is a 2016 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y3 CJP, 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 Y3 CJP registered?

Y3 CJP is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 4 April 2016.

Is Y3 CJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y3 CJP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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