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PL65 TOV

2016 BMW 730

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,635 mi
Last recorded81,635 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL65 TOV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 81,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rubber prop joint split (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 81,360 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rubber prop joint split (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 74,323 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 68,295 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 68,295 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 62,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 62,481 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 54,669 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 46,942 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 39,566 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 39,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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Pass 29 Oct 2018 21,938 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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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PL65 TOV is a 2016 BMW 730 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PL65 TOV, 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 PL65 TOV registered?

PL65 TOV is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is PL65 TOV safe to buy?

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