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EB16 RUU

2016 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,871 mi
Last recorded57,871 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEB16 RUU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 57,871 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 47,905 miles

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2024 47,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2024 47,873 miles

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

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

Offside Rear light lense damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2023 39,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 33,252 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 33,252 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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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EB16 RUU is a 2016 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EB16 RUU, 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 EB16 RUU registered?

EB16 RUU is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 21 September 2016.

Is EB16 RUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EB16 RUU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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