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BK66 GJO

2016 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,384 mi
Last recorded105,384 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK66 GJO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 105,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 105,384 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 88,809 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs pitted or scored not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm front bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm front bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking/perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 81,377 miles

Bonnet gas struts expired 07/2021

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm front bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm front bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking/perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 81,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet gas struts expired 07/2021

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm front bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm front bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Cracking/perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 70,450 miles

Nearside Rear punture repair

Fail 21 Feb 2023 70,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear punture repair

Pass 15 Feb 2022 59,539 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 22 Feb 2021 43,045 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 42,397 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 34,588 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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BK66 GJO 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 72.7%.

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 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 BK66 GJO, 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 BK66 GJO registered?

BK66 GJO is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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