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A8 XLC

2016 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

265,883 mi
Last recorded265,883 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 XLC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 265,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 202,996 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 127,403 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 86,194 miles

new vehicle identification record created due to change of number plates from previous test

Fail 15 Feb 2021 86,194 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

new vehicle identification record created due to change of number plates from previous test

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 XLC is a 2016 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 XLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 XLC registered?

A8 XLC is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 2016.

Is A8 XLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 XLC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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