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YH16 XJC

2016 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,913 mi
Last recorded103,913 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH16 XJC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 103,913 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 98,618 miles

Lower under body covers / trays fitted not allowing full under vehicle inspection

Fail 3 Jun 2024 98,617 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Lower under body covers / trays fitted not allowing full under vehicle inspection

Pass 9 Feb 2023 92,297 miles

Lower under body covers / trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2022 82,576 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 71,963 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 63,496 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 50,274 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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YH16 XJC 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 87.5%.

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 YH16 XJC, 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 YH16 XJC registered?

YH16 XJC is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 24 March 2016.

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