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NV18 VSN

2018 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,195 mi
Last recorded77,195 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 73046,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV18 VSN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 77,195 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 77,195 miles

Nearside Body component likely to become detached sill cover. (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2024 63,889 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 50,461 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 45,489 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 39,347 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 32,901 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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NV18 VSN is a 2018 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NV18 VSN, 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 NV18 VSN registered?

NV18 VSN is a 2018 BMW 730, first registered on 19 July 2018.

Is NV18 VSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV18 VSN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NV18 VSN have outstanding finance?

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