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LG16 FHM

2016 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,908 mi
Last recorded138,908 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG16 FHM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2026 138,908 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 118,221 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 96,459 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 88,164 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 79,179 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 69,063 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 61,415 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 61,415 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 48,624 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 47,919 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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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LG16 FHM is a 2016 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LG16 FHM, 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 LG16 FHM registered?

LG16 FHM is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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