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LO55 SON

2016 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,348 mi
Last recorded71,348 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO55 SON
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 71,348 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 68,210 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 64,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 62,285 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 60,436 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2021 60,436 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Does not have correct spacing for age of vehicle (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Does not have correct spacing for age of vehicle (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 56,629 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 43,769 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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LO55 SON is a 2016 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LO55 SON, 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

How do I check the history of LO55 SON?

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What year was LO55 SON registered?

LO55 SON is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is LO55 SON safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO55 SON shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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