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FY10 MER

2016 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,008 mi
Last recorded118,008 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 MER
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 118,008 miles

Emissions too clean at time of test

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Jun 2025 114,574 miles

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

nsf pad sensor wire disconnected from pad

nsf tyre wearing on edges

Fail 16 Jun 2025 114,532 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

nsf pad sensor wire disconnected from pad

nsf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2024 100,791 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 89,430 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 77,288 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

atten to washers

unable to check centre stop lamp due to being covered

Fail 15 Jun 2022 76,665 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

atten to washers

unable to check centre stop lamp due to being covered

Pass 11 Jun 2021 66,490 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 56,057 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 44,585 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 44,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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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FY10 MER is a 2016 BMW 730 in Black 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 FY10 MER, 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 FY10 MER registered?

FY10 MER is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 4 May 2016.

Is FY10 MER safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY10 MER 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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