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NL16 XVH

2016 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,962 mi
Last recorded96,962 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL16 XVH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 96,962 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 90,635 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 90,377 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 83,629 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 81,419 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 77,704 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 70,834 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 63,766 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 58,031 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 57,998 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 50,068 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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NL16 XVH 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 NL16 XVH, 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

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What year was NL16 XVH registered?

NL16 XVH is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is NL16 XVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL16 XVH 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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