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YA13 UCF

2013 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,165 mi
Last recorded146,165 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 73072,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA13 UCF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 146,165 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 122,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 113,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 113,881 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 110,544 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 110,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 104,181 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 98,831 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 98,831 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 88,427 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 88,426 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in a cut. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2018 79,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Measured at 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 47,571 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 47,571 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 17,223 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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YA13 UCF is a 2013 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YA13 UCF, 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 YA13 UCF registered?

YA13 UCF is a 2013 BMW 730, first registered on 26 July 2013.

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