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M700 ABW

2013 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,188 mi
Last recorded73,188 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 73072,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM700 ABW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 73,188 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly swollen

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material complete with flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake pipe slightly swollen

both main front to rear brake pipes are slightly swollen

Pass 4 Sep 2024 69,333 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 65,614 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 60,536 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 60,536 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 54,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Lower front arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 52,142 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 52,077 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 47,574 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 45,451 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 43,264 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 42,168 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 32,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M700 ABW is a 2013 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M700 ABW, 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 M700 ABW registered?

M700 ABW is a 2013 BMW 730, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is M700 ABW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M700 ABW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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