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3 BJX

2016 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,000 mi
Last recorded138,000 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 BJX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 138,000 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 132,169 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 128,757 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 124,431 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 124,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour blue offside white (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 98,358 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 73,501 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays/sill covers fitted not allowing full vehicle inspection

Pass 6 Mar 2020 62,367 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays/sill covers fitted not allowing full vehicle inspection

Pass 8 Mar 2019 45,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 64,916 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 64,914 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

How Reliable is the BMW 730?

Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,857
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
21,689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,448
position lamp(s) not working 2,801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,342
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,163
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3 BJX is a 2016 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2016 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 58,009 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 730 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3 BJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 730 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 730 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 3 BJX registered?

3 BJX is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 14 March 2016.

Is 3 BJX safe to buy?

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