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LE16 RTZ

2016 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,596 mi
Last recorded90,596 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE16 RTZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 90,596 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 84,665 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 78,564 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 70,114 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 64,994 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertray fitted obscuring view of some suspension parts

Fail 7 May 2021 64,994 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertray fitted obscuring view of some suspension parts

Pass 16 May 2019 59,469 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Apr 2019 59,019 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 58,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 41,253 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 19,147 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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LE16 RTZ 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 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 LE16 RTZ, 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 LE16 RTZ registered?

LE16 RTZ is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 20 July 2016.

Is LE16 RTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE16 RTZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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