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YE55 MEX

2016 BMW 730

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,101 mi
Last recorded89,101 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 MEX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 89,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 89,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 81,983 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 76,730 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 68,566 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 54,714 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 45,517 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 45,514 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 25 May 2019 35,727 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (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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YE55 MEX 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 77.8%.

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 YE55 MEX, 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 YE55 MEX registered?

YE55 MEX is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is YE55 MEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE55 MEX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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