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HV16 BVB

2016 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,781 mi
Last recorded116,781 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV16 BVB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 116,781 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 98,708 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 82,701 miles

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

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 66,782 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 62,776 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 53,378 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 47,076 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 46,958 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 46,905 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2019 39,139 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 36,216 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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HV16 BVB 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 81.8%.

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 HV16 BVB, 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 HV16 BVB registered?

HV16 BVB is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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