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FA16 EBC

2016 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,736 mi
Last recorded47,736 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA16 EBC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 47,736 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 44,316 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 41,028 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 38,650 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 30,803 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 26,332 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 22,111 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 17,143 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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FA16 EBC 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA16 EBC, 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

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What year was FA16 EBC registered?

FA16 EBC is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 22 June 2016.

Is FA16 EBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA16 EBC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FA16 EBC have outstanding finance?

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