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YF16 VBU

2016 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,479 mi
Last recorded99,479 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 VBU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 99,479 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 64,979 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 57,095 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 49,842 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 49,549 miles

Front fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 39,238 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 33,294 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 33,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + worn on edge + tyre worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure + tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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YF16 VBU is a 2016 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF16 VBU, 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 YF16 VBU registered?

YF16 VBU is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 20 June 2016.

Is YF16 VBU safe to buy?

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