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AVI 6838

2016 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,985 mi
Last recorded89,985 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVI 6838
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 89,985 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 88,451 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 87,636 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 86,421 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 72,050 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 58,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under shields fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2020 49,731 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 42,830 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 36,569 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 27,459 miles

Front both tyres worn from outer edge

Pass 10 Jan 2018 22,015 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 12,163 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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AVI 6838 is a 2016 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AVI 6838, 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 AVI 6838 registered?

AVI 6838 is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is AVI 6838 safe to buy?

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