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YM16 FFG

2016 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,440 mi
Last recorded124,440 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM16 FFG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 124,440 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 121,396 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 115,478 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 109,859 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 99,608 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 78,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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 1 Jul 2019 58,145 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 57,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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YM16 FFG is a 2016 BMW 730 in Black 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 YM16 FFG, 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 YM16 FFG registered?

YM16 FFG is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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The MOT history for YM16 FFG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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