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SL54 DNS

2016 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,226 mi
Last recorded104,226 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 DNS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 104,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 98,229 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 31 Jan 2024 94,134 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 83,799 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 66,956 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 66,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 47,525 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 47,519 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front tyres worn low and unevenly on edges

Fail 18 Mar 2020 38,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35R20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35R20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Aug 2019 35,670 miles

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

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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SL54 DNS is a 2016 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SL54 DNS, 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 SL54 DNS registered?

SL54 DNS is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 27 July 2016.

Is SL54 DNS safe to buy?

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