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RF16 WNZ

2016 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

250,164 mi
Last recorded250,164 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF16 WNZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 250,164 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 194,907 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 194,907 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 180,135 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 180,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 174,352 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 174,352 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 161,764 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 142,447 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 126,681 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 113,095 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 96,657 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 96,657 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 96,212 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 96,212 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 82,249 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 67,272 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 54,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle passed the emission test, however no print out was given due to low emission

Pass 2 Mar 2018 41,650 miles

Vehicle passed the emissions test, no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 7 Sep 2017 28,622 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 15,992 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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RF16 WNZ is a 2016 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RF16 WNZ, 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 RF16 WNZ registered?

RF16 WNZ is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is RF16 WNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF16 WNZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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