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FC62 FJC

2015 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

176,110 mi
Last recorded176,110 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 73062,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC62 FJC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 176,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2025 176,081 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured previous weld has been used (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 161,959 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 161,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 148,465 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 148,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 135,656 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 135,550 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 130,915 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 118,379 miles

plastic covers fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2021 118,379 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall, 245/40/18 Y Good Year Run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

plastic covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2019 106,397 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 101,872 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 101,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2018 96,117 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 92,145 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 84,725 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 84,725 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 66,128 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 66,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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FC62 FJC is a 2015 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2015 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 62,166 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 FC62 FJC, 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 11 years old, this BMW 730 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FC62 FJC is a 2015 BMW 730, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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