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VJ03 FOX

2013 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

144,294 mi
Last recorded144,294 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 73072,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJ03 FOX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 144,294 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 128,379 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 114,985 miles

No read out given on emission test

Pass 24 May 2023 99,689 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 99,689 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 82,667 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 67,692 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 24 Aug 2018 51,816 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 32,166 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 16,143 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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VJ03 FOX is a 2013 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VJ03 FOX, 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.

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What year was VJ03 FOX registered?

VJ03 FOX is a 2013 BMW 730, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is VJ03 FOX safe to buy?

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