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DA16 BYC

2016 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,605 mi
Last recorded128,605 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 73058,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA16 BYC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2025 128,605 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 111,659 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 99,714 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 84,874 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 61,940 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))

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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DA16 BYC is a 2016 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DA16 BYC, 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 DA16 BYC registered?

DA16 BYC is a 2016 BMW 730, first registered on 6 August 2016.

Is DA16 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA16 BYC shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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