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N8 SDL

2013 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,539 mi
Last recorded121,539 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 73072,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 SDL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 121,539 miles

Rear road wheels weld repaired on inner rim edge

Fail 29 Sep 2025 121,358 miles

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

Rear road wheels weld repaired on inner rim edge

Pass 4 Oct 2024 113,906 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 113,876 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall in two places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2023 106,504 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 106,479 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 97,560 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 82,366 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 66,498 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front control arms: bushes weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 66,498 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front control arms: bushes weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 53,830 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 53,828 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 47,247 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

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

Pass 25 May 2017 38,878 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 31,330 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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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N8 SDL is a 2013 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 N8 SDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N8 SDL registered?

N8 SDL is a 2013 BMW 730, first registered on 14 June 2013.

Is N8 SDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 SDL 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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