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SS51 ELM

2013 BMW 730

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

102,011 mi
Last recorded102,011 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 73072,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS51 ELM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 102,011 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 86,866 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 78,341 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 65,567 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 65,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2021 55,223 miles

offside rear wheel has been repaired on inside edge

Pass 11 Aug 2020 49,021 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 44,203 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 36,414 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 27,837 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 19,346 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 18,548 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 18,547 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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SS51 ELM is a 2013 BMW 730 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SS51 ELM, 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 SS51 ELM registered?

SS51 ELM is a 2013 BMW 730, first registered on 7 August 2013.

Is SS51 ELM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS51 ELM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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