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DS16 HCH

2016 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,748 mi
Last recorded84,748 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 HCH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 84,748 miles

under body covers fitted not allowing to a check some components

Pass 30 Jun 2025 81,182 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 77,364 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 77,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 70,892 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 61,542 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 52,972 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 46,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50/r18 tread wearing excessively on outer edge close to cords(tracking needs checking) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread close. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing excessively on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 31,980 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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DS16 HCH is a 2016 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DS16 HCH, 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 DS16 HCH registered?

DS16 HCH is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 22 April 2016.

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