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VK16 WSU

2016 BMW 730

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,816 mi
Last recorded70,816 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK16 WSU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 70,816 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))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 64,536 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 64,534 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 60,291 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 60,244 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 45,934 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 45,813 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split around driveshaft (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 32,512 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Around drive shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 20,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/30/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/30/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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VK16 WSU is a 2016 BMW 730 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK16 WSU, 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 VK16 WSU registered?

VK16 WSU is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 19 May 2016.

Is VK16 WSU safe to buy?

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