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VE16 BZA

2016 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,136 mi
Last recorded102,136 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE16 BZA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 18 May 2026 102,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 99,410 miles

tyre treads uneven wear,oil minimum

Pass 15 Feb 2024 95,036 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 67,332 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 67,324 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 59,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 56,083 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 33,911 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 33,863 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 33,524 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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VE16 BZA 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 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 VE16 BZA, 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 VE16 BZA registered?

VE16 BZA is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 11 May 2016.

Is VE16 BZA safe to buy?

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