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LM13 TKU

2013 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,616 mi
Last recorded185,616 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 73072,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM13 TKU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 185,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 25 May 2024 178,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 173,755 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear of bonnet on offside not secure

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 173,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear of bonnet on offside not secure

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 165,432 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 165,431 miles

Front Bumper insecure Driver side corner not attached. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 150,719 miles

Nearside Front seat belt has been scored down the centre of belt.

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers door mirror casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 150,718 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front seat belt has been scored down the centre of belt.

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers door mirror casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 143,889 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 143,490 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 127,273 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 127,265 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 110,153 miles

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

Offside Front tyre damaged on sidewall kerbing ring

front bumper lower section damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2017 94,808 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 80,545 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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LM13 TKU is a 2013 BMW 730 in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM13 TKU, 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 LM13 TKU registered?

LM13 TKU is a 2013 BMW 730, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is LM13 TKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM13 TKU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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