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AV66 YDC

2016 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,460 mi
Last recorded148,460 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV66 YDC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 148,460 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 148,455 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 141,340 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 123,751 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 123,736 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 112,764 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 112,608 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 95,987 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 95,986 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 70,898 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2019 50,466 miles

Both rear tyres slight wear on inner edges.

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

Unable to check N/S/R seat belt due to child seat fitted.

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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AV66 YDC is a 2016 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AV66 YDC, 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 AV66 YDC registered?

AV66 YDC is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 30 December 2016.

Is AV66 YDC safe to buy?

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