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AX66 SGO

2016 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,181 mi
Last recorded93,181 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX66 SGO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 93,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 86,042 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 86,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low & nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 77,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 77,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 71,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

suspect fault at nearside rear air susp. unit. operation not affected.

Pass 7 Dec 2021 62,536 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 62,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 55,542 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in B zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 49,774 miles

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

shields fitted upper and lower

Pass 19 Nov 2019 49,743 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 47,734 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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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AX66 SGO 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 75%.

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 AX66 SGO, 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 AX66 SGO registered?

AX66 SGO is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 30 September 2016.

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