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G1 JWM

2016 BMW 740

Yellow Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,619 mi
Last recorded49,619 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 74052,866 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 JWM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2025 49,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 44,517 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 41,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing unevenly on the outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted all underneath car not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Dec 2022 37,683 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slightly+ slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2021 32,667 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 28,555 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 21,724 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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G1 JWM is a 2016 BMW 740 in Yellow with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 G1 JWM, 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.

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What year was G1 JWM registered?

G1 JWM is a 2016 BMW 740, first registered on 14 December 2016.

Is G1 JWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G1 JWM shows 7 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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