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FM65 XRW

2016 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,169 mi
Last recorded140,169 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM65 XRW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 140,169 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 140,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2024 117,541 miles

Both front outer cv boots leaking slightly.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 105,694 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 93,657 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2022 93,570 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 69,974 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 56,040 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 38,289 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 38,282 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 16,950 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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FM65 XRW is a 2016 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FM65 XRW, 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 FM65 XRW registered?

FM65 XRW is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 22 January 2016.

Is FM65 XRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM65 XRW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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