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ESZ 1289

2016 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,124 mi
Last recorded72,124 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESZ 1289
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 72,124 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 65,631 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 64,812 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 61,395 miles

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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Pass 20 Sep 2021 47,855 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 45,714 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 45,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 26,205 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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ESZ 1289 is a 2016 BMW 730 in Grey 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 ESZ 1289, 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

How do I check the history of ESZ 1289?

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What year was ESZ 1289 registered?

ESZ 1289 is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 27 September 2016.

Is ESZ 1289 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESZ 1289 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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