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81 ELU

2018 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,181 mi
Last recorded52,181 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 73046,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration81 ELU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2025 52,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 50,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 45,886 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 41,508 miles

Offside Front Outer 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 13 Oct 2021 32,349 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 24,299 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 22,656 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 13,736 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 7,741 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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81 ELU is a 2018 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 46,902 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 81 ELU, 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 8 years old, this BMW 730 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 81 ELU registered?

81 ELU is a 2018 BMW 730, first registered on 26 June 2018.

Is 81 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 81 ELU shows 9 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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