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SH65 EKW

2016 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,183 mi
Last recorded128,183 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH65 EKW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 128,183 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 120,076 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 118,110 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 106,532 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray Fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2022 101,204 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 96,857 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 90,250 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

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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SH65 EKW is a 2016 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 SH65 EKW, 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 SH65 EKW registered?

SH65 EKW is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 26 February 2016.

Is SH65 EKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH65 EKW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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