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GL66 OBF

2016 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,221 mi
Last recorded55,221 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL66 OBF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 55,221 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 51,957 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 51,453 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2023 45,963 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 42,759 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 32,727 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 25,247 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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GL66 OBF is a 2016 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GL66 OBF, 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.

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What year was GL66 OBF registered?

GL66 OBF is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 5 December 2016.

Is GL66 OBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL66 OBF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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