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S18 HBY

2016 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2706cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,497 mi
Last recorded49,497 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 HBY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,706cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 49,497 miles
Pass 22 May 2026 49,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2025 50,950 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 39,236 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 47,263 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 46,972 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2024 22,625 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 20,773 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 43,609 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 16,510 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 40,180 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 16,262 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 37,032 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 36,993 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 14,570 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 33,889 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 11,282 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 30,071 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 9,583 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 25,516 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 25,516 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 20,265 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 20,264 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 16,037 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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S18 HBY is a 2016 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,706cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S18 HBY, 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 S18 HBY registered?

S18 HBY is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 19 January 2016.

Is S18 HBY safe to buy?

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