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GO61 SSS

2013 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

136,028 mi
Last recorded136,028 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 73072,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGO61 SSS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 136,028 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 131,504 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 131,504 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 127,022 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 127,022 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 121,877 miles

Both rear wheel valves slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor broken

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning light on dash

Fail 3 Dec 2022 121,877 miles

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

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

Both rear wheel valves slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor broken

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 3 Dec 2021 116,388 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front brake pad sensor wire adrift

Rear propshaft mount[doe-nut] worn

brake pad warning light on

Pass 27 Nov 2020 105,831 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 23 Nov 2019 93,278 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake warning light on

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 92,928 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

brake pad warning light on

parking brake warning light on

top and bottom engine bay covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2018 82,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Pass 8 Mar 2018 73,471 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 63,313 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 52,750 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 43,280 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 30,898 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 30,455 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 20,583 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 11,590 miles

screw in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2013 10,501 miles

screw in offside rear tyre

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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GO61 SSS is a 2013 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2013 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 72,506 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 GO61 SSS, 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 13 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 GO61 SSS registered?

GO61 SSS is a 2013 BMW 730, first registered on 10 January 2013.

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