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AJ16 XMR

2016 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,524 mi
Last recorded94,524 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 XMR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 94,524 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2026 94,524 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2025 85,298 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 76,398 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 71,815 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 63,229 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 53,070 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 45,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 37,141 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 34,976 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 34,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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AJ16 XMR 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 AJ16 XMR, 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 AJ16 XMR registered?

AJ16 XMR is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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