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YC11 OWZ

2016 BMW 740

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,090 mi
Last recorded47,090 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 OWZ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2026 47,090 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 45,507 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 44,306 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2023 40,937 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 36,318 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 30,629 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 26,531 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 22,283 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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YC11 OWZ 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 YC11 OWZ, 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 YC11 OWZ registered?

YC11 OWZ is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 21 July 2016.

Is YC11 OWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC11 OWZ 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.

Does YC11 OWZ have outstanding finance?

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