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LT13 VZN

2013 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,190 mi
Last recorded143,190 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 73072,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT13 VZN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 143,190 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 143,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 134,586 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 126,458 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 117,423 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 105,830 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 98,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 85,948 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 85,927 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 68,803 miles

Both front wipers are showing signs of wear.

Nearside Front Tyre has a worn outer edge.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jan 2018 63,187 miles

FAS not detected emissions passed

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 63,165 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

FAS not detected emissions passed

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 51,918 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 38,654 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 19,499 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 4,231 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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LT13 VZN is a 2013 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 LT13 VZN, 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 LT13 VZN registered?

LT13 VZN is a 2013 BMW 730, first registered on 18 April 2013.

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