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DP16 AEW

2016 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,636 mi
Last recorded101,636 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP16 AEW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 101,636 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 90,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 21 Dec 2023 88,826 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 86,960 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 84,973 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 69,377 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 69,315 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2019 46,290 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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DP16 AEW 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 DP16 AEW, 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 DP16 AEW registered?

DP16 AEW is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 20 June 2016.

Is DP16 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP16 AEW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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