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T3 OCS

2016 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,197 mi
Last recorded137,197 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT3 OCS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 137,197 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped - All around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at legal limits! 245 x50 x18 (5.2.3 (e))

small chip to front screen

Fail 12 May 2026 137,197 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped - All around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at legal limits! 245 x50 x18 (5.2.3 (e))

small chip to front screen

Pass 22 Apr 2025 112,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245x 50x 18 (5.2.3 (e))

emissions too clean to detect!

small chip to front screen

Pass 13 May 2024 88,033 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 61,185 miles

Nearside Front 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))

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 17 May 2022 33,695 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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T3 OCS is a 2016 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T3 OCS, 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 T3 OCS registered?

T3 OCS is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 1 February 2016.

Is T3 OCS safe to buy?

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