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Y716 UKE

2001 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

225,257 mi
Last recorded225,257 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 730207,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY716 UKE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 225,257 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 176,674 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 176,674 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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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Y716 UKE is a 2001 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 207,896 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 Y716 UKE, 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 25 years old, this BMW 730 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y716 UKE registered?

Y716 UKE is a 2001 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y716 UKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y716 UKE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y716 UKE have outstanding finance?

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