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R18 DRN

2013 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,849 mi
Last recorded115,849 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 73072,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 DRN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2025 115,849 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 106,985 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 100,114 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 94,795 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 82,323 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 78,543 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 61,786 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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R18 DRN is a 2013 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R18 DRN, 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 R18 DRN registered?

R18 DRN is a 2013 BMW 730, first registered on 28 December 2013.

Is R18 DRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R18 DRN shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R18 DRN have outstanding finance?

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