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LJ13 CZL

2013 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

160,083 mi
Last recorded160,083 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 73072,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ13 CZL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 160,083 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 138,106 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 16 Nov 2023 116,586 miles

Both rear tyre treads on limit on inner edges and small cuts replace A.S.A.P.

Pass 3 Nov 2022 112,560 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Small cuts in both front tyre treads.

Pass 15 Nov 2021 107,407 miles

Front THRUST ARM BUSHES WEAK

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 100,481 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 87,813 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 70,126 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 53,079 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 30,363 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 12,218 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 12,218 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Oct 2017 11,985 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 18,657 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 14,077 miles

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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LJ13 CZL is a 2013 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ13 CZL, 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.

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What year was LJ13 CZL registered?

LJ13 CZL is a 2013 BMW 730, first registered on 11 July 2013.

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