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BMW 7402016 · 3.0L DIESEL

ML66 AAF

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BMW 740 (2016, DIESEL, 2993cc) — mileage recorded at 65,960. MOT status: valid. Road tax: paid. Check full history before buying.

MOT
Valid
Expires 22/01/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/01/2027
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2016
Engine
2993cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 23 January 2026 at 65,960 miles yielded a pass with no recorded defects or advisories. This follows a period of clean results dating back to late 2022, indicating that the vehicle currently operates in a condition that meets regulatory standards without mechanical or structural failures being flagged by the DVSA. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use luxury vehicle, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per annum. There is a notable gap in usage between November 2022 and June 2024, where the car covered 14,701 miles, followed by a more rapid accumulation of 22,793 miles between June 2024 and January 2026. Despite this recent increase in activity, the low overall mileage suggests that heavy-duty components, such as the engine and drivetrain, have likely experienced less wear than a high-mileage long-distance commuter. While the MOT history is remarkably clean, the failure on 1 November 2022 at 28,466 miles remains an isolatedion that was rectified prior to the subsequent pass. Because the record does not show recurring advisories for suspension bushes or brake corrosion, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on age-related degradation rather than mileage-based wear. Specific attention should be paid to the rubber components in the suspension, the condition of the brake discs to prevent pitting, and the integrity of the seals, as low-mileage cars that sit periodically can suffer from dry seals or fluid breakdown over a decade.

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 22, 2026, 04:44 PM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 23 January 2026 at 65,960 miles yielded a pass with no recorded defects or advisories. This follows a period of clean results dating back to late 2022, indicating that the vehicle currently operates in a condition that meets regulatory standards without mechanical or structural failures being flagged by the DVSA. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use luxury vehicle, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per annum. There is a notable gap in usage between November 2022 and June 2024, where the car covered 14,701 miles, followed by a more rapid accumulation of 22,793 miles between June 2024 and January 2026. Despite this recent increase in activity, the low overall mileage suggests that heavy-duty components, such as the engine and drivetrain, have likely experienced less wear than a high-mileage long-distance commuter. While the MOT history is remarkably clean, the failure on 1 November 2022 at 28,466 miles remains an isolatedion that was rectified prior to the subsequent pass. Because the record does not show recurring advisories for suspension bushes or brake corrosion, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on age-related degradation rather than mileage-based wear. Specific attention should be paid to the rubber components in the suspension, the condition of the brake discs to prevent pitting, and the integrity of the seals, as low-mileage cars that sit periodically can suffer from dry seals or fluid breakdown over a decade.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2016, this BMW 740 with plate ML66 AAF has undergone 5 MOT inspections since November 2022.

With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 2 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong spacing (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong spacing (0.1 (d))”.

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