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BO55 EXP

2018 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,690 mi
Last recorded75,690 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 73046,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 EXP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 75,690 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 65,024 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 65,024 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2024 51,380 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 38,767 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 26,618 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 15,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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BO55 EXP is a 2018 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BO55 EXP, 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

How do I check the history of BO55 EXP?

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What year was BO55 EXP registered?

BO55 EXP is a 2018 BMW 730, first registered on 20 March 2018.

Is BO55 EXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO55 EXP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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