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N123 ALE

2015 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,831 mi
Last recorded105,831 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 73062,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN123 ALE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 105,831 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 93,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 83,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2023 81,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 67,301 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 66,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 65,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 63,357 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 63,357 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 53,668 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 44,579 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGE ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGE ()

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

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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N123 ALE is a 2015 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2015 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 62,166 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 N123 ALE, 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 11 years old, this BMW 730 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N123 ALE registered?

N123 ALE is a 2015 BMW 730, first registered on 11 March 2015.

Is N123 ALE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N123 ALE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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