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R4 VDU

2018 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,174 mi
Last recorded107,174 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 73046,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 VDU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 107,174 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 100,521 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted.

Pass 30 Aug 2023 99,573 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 99,459 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated rear rubber coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip on edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm with cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2022 69,598 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 39,044 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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R4 VDU is a 2018 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R4 VDU, 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.

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What year was R4 VDU registered?

R4 VDU is a 2018 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2018.

Is R4 VDU safe to buy?

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