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OW16 MGJ

2016 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,306 mi
Last recorded104,306 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW16 MGJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 May 2026 104,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 93,377 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NSF outer cv boot outer big retaining clip missing however still preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view NSF lower section of passenger screen chip with light webbing (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Push pull bush split and leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer CV boot but smaller inner section has split away from retaining clip however still prevents ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower push pull arm bush split and leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 83,866 miles
Pass 28 May 2023 73,458 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 59,396 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 46,473 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 30,555 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 26,983 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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OW16 MGJ is a 2016 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 OW16 MGJ, 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 OW16 MGJ registered?

OW16 MGJ is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is OW16 MGJ safe to buy?

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