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R15 UKA

2013 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,864 mi
Last recorded150,864 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 73072,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 UKA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 150,864 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 141,080 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 129,444 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 119,538 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 116,364 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 105,763 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 96,555 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 96,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40R20. 99Y. Pirelli PZero runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2019 86,034 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 86,030 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 76,309 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 63,901 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 50,827 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges and tread cracking, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 50,827 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges and tread cracking, no cords/ply visible at time of test.

Offside 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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R15 UKA is a 2013 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R15 UKA, 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 R15 UKA registered?

R15 UKA is a 2013 BMW 730, first registered on 29 July 2013.

Is R15 UKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R15 UKA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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