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YK16 EDL

2016 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,343 mi
Last recorded116,343 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK16 EDL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 116,343 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 116,340 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 101,220 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2022 79,049 miles

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

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 7 May 2021 73,304 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 63,444 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 54,685 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 53,883 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 45,550 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 30 May 2018 32,557 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2017 24,722 miles

under tray fitted.

Pass 12 Jun 2017 13,981 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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YK16 EDL is a 2016 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YK16 EDL, 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 YK16 EDL registered?

YK16 EDL is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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