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OU16 YOA

2016 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

150,589 mi
Last recorded150,589 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU16 YOA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2025 150,589 miles

Offside Front Jacking block missing

Pass 19 Nov 2024 143,304 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 132,696 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 118,090 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2021 102,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2020 88,906 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 69,476 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 55,820 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 54,428 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front discs lipped and (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear discs lipped and (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and under tray fitted

front wipers starting to smeer

Pass 1 Feb 2018 47,949 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and under tray fitted

front discs lipped

rear discs lipped and pads low

Pass 12 Oct 2017 39,783 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 29,264 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 28,690 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 26,008 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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OU16 YOA is a 2016 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU16 YOA, 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 OU16 YOA registered?

OU16 YOA is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is OU16 YOA safe to buy?

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