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YA65 VPT

2016 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,519 mi
Last recorded90,519 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA65 VPT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 90,519 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 79,484 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 79,484 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 74,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 69,026 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing, but does not affect view of the road. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 69,026 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing, but does not affect view of the road. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Aug 2021 62,857 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Aug 2021 62,639 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Aug 2020 57,057 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 53,948 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 39,946 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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YA65 VPT is a 2016 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YA65 VPT, 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 YA65 VPT registered?

YA65 VPT is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 2 February 2016.

Is YA65 VPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA65 VPT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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