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LM18 KOU

2018 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,373 mi
Last recorded72,373 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 73046,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM18 KOU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 May 2026 72,373 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2026 69,021 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 20 Mar 2025 56,294 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 53,587 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 50,051 miles

emissions too clean

Pass 30 May 2022 40,626 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 29,260 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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LM18 KOU is a 2018 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 LM18 KOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM18 KOU registered?

LM18 KOU is a 2018 BMW 730, first registered on 1 May 2018.

Is LM18 KOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM18 KOU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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