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FM16 ZJE

2016 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,261 mi
Last recorded93,261 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM16 ZJE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 93,261 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 76,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 73,119 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 73,119 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 65,308 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 56,603 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 44,860 miles

Emissions not detected by gas analyser

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 39,707 miles

Emission is Clean To Read

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2017 23,407 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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FM16 ZJE is a 2016 BMW 730 in Black 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 FM16 ZJE, 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 FM16 ZJE registered?

FM16 ZJE is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 21 June 2016.

Is FM16 ZJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM16 ZJE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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