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AE66 FYW

2016 BMW 730

Yellow Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,299 mi
Last recorded127,299 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 FYW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 127,299 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 117,784 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2023 109,052 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 28 Oct 2022 100,399 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 90,929 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 90,921 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2020 76,231 miles

Central undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2019 59,058 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 59,058 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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AE66 FYW is a 2016 BMW 730 in Yellow with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AE66 FYW, 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 AE66 FYW registered?

AE66 FYW is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 1 November 2016.

Is AE66 FYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 FYW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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