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DK11 BUS

2016 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,739 mi
Last recorded144,739 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK11 BUS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 144,739 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 126,360 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 111,450 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 111,446 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 93,006 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 74,757 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 61,666 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 34,865 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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DK11 BUS is a 2016 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DK11 BUS, 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 DK11 BUS registered?

DK11 BUS is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 2 September 2016.

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