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SHM 44S

2018 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,276 mi
Last recorded118,276 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 73046,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHM 44S
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 118,276 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2026 110,418 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 110,311 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 109,261 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 107,839 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 103,737 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 94,092 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2024 94,092 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 89,332 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 89,305 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 78,071 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 74,818 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 55,236 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 58,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 35,763 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 31,716 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 31,716 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 16,724 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 13,427 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 14,004 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 12,633 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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SHM 44S is a 2018 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SHM 44S, 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 SHM 44S registered?

SHM 44S is a 2018 BMW 730, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is SHM 44S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SHM 44S shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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