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836 VKM

2021 BMW 730

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,215 mi
Last recorded6,215 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2021 BMW 73042,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration836 VKM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 6,215 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2025 6,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 114,208 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 4,739 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 105,487 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Apr 2024 3,582 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 101,746 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 92,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 83,376 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 76,341 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 70,642 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 63,030 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 63,030 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 59,116 miles

Two front tyres are worn on the inner and outer tread shoulders and also tyre rubber is staring to rip/feathering

Two rear tyres are worn on the inner tread shoulders

Fail 18 Jul 2017 59,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Two front tyres are worn on the inner and outer tread shoulders and also tyre rubber is staring to rip/feathering

Two rear tyres are worn on the inner tread shoulders

Pass 16 Jul 2016 52,694 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 46,259 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 39,591 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 37,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2013 37,809 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 33,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2011 29,393 miles

both front tyre scracking

Pass 13 Jul 2010 25,212 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 19,982 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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836 VKM is a 2021 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,494cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2021 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.8% with a typical mileage of 42,390 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 836 VKM, 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 5 years old, this BMW 730 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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836 VKM is a 2021 BMW 730, first registered on 29 June 2021.

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