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A8 BUT

2016 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,116 mi
Last recorded121,116 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 BUT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 121,116 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% nearside working less (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 114,408 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 112,266 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Aug 2024 112,266 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both number plates lettering incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads getting low 3-4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Sep 2023 92,594 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 75,726 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 63,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 63,007 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front & rear (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 49,946 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 35,742 miles

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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A8 BUT is a 2016 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A8 BUT, 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 A8 BUT registered?

A8 BUT is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is A8 BUT safe to buy?

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