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YD16 UBY

2016 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,517 mi
Last recorded131,517 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD16 UBY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 131,517 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 111,812 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2024 96,489 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2023 83,375 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 68,890 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover/undertray fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2021 52,376 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Window damaged

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2020 42,405 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 29,670 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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YD16 UBY is a 2016 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YD16 UBY, 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 YD16 UBY registered?

YD16 UBY is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is YD16 UBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD16 UBY shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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