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W1 SBK

2013 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,609 mi
Last recorded114,609 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 73072,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 SBK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 114,609 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 114,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2025 106,328 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 97,630 miles

under tray

Pass 4 Aug 2023 85,844 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2022 79,248 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 71,354 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber gaiter detached

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 67,627 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 67,624 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 61,951 miles

both rear tyres slight wear inner edges

Pass 8 Aug 2018 52,604 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 44,703 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 35,593 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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W1 SBK is a 2013 BMW 730 in Black 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 W1 SBK, 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 W1 SBK registered?

W1 SBK is a 2013 BMW 730, first registered on 16 August 2013.

Is W1 SBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W1 SBK 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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