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FL66 XFY

2016 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,913 mi
Last recorded116,913 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL66 XFY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 116,913 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 114,517 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 100,361 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 100,360 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 89,827 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 89,730 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 89,730 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 73,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm and worn severely on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad worn to minimum thickness required to pass MOT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn flat on edges

Fail 22 Dec 2021 72,840 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn flat on edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2- 1.6mm inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn flat on edges close to canvas

Pass 22 Dec 2020 61,669 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 61,530 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2019 49,123 miles

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

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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FL66 XFY is a 2016 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL66 XFY, 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 FL66 XFY registered?

FL66 XFY is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 28 December 2016.

Is FL66 XFY safe to buy?

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