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A16 CFD

2017 BMW 740

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,125 mi
Last recorded86,125 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 74049,769 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 CFD
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 86,125 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 72,592 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 72,589 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 59,723 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 59,119 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 54,560 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 49,321 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 29 Apr 2021 42,643 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 42,607 miles

restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

restricted view of under vehicle undertrays fitted

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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A16 CFD is a 2017 BMW 740 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2017 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 49,769 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 A16 CFD, 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 9 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 A16 CFD registered?

A16 CFD is a 2017 BMW 740, first registered on 30 November 2017.

Is A16 CFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 CFD 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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