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CA16 YCG

2016 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,500 mi
Last recorded72,500 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 YCG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 72,500 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2024 63,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 47,961 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 30,011 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 20,127 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 12,179 miles

Central Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 12,179 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (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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CA16 YCG is a 2016 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CA16 YCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA16 YCG registered?

CA16 YCG is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 22 June 2016.

Is CA16 YCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA16 YCG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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