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BU52 MER

2015 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,344 mi
Last recorded121,344 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 73062,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 MER
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 121,344 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))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 115,343 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 104,203 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 85,355 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 85,355 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 70,885 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 63,921 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 54,568 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 54,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 47,521 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 34,267 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 34,267 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BU52 MER is a 2015 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU52 MER, 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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What year was BU52 MER registered?

BU52 MER is a 2015 BMW 730, first registered on 5 March 2015.

Is BU52 MER safe to buy?

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