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KW53 DWS

2018 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,997 mi
Last recorded54,997 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 73046,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 DWS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 54,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth close to exposing cords strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 50,326 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2024 45,912 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 44,292 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 35,163 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 35,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2022 26,774 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 26,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 20,497 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 20,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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KW53 DWS is a 2018 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KW53 DWS, 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.

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What year was KW53 DWS registered?

KW53 DWS is a 2018 BMW 730, first registered on 24 April 2018.

Is KW53 DWS safe to buy?

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