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YA18 ZDJ

2018 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,193 mi
Last recorded178,193 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 73046,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA18 ZDJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 178,193 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 178,193 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2026 178,163 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 x wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres out of round

Pass 27 May 2025 148,551 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 143,067 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 135,141 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 135,121 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 82,451 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 80,598 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 21,198 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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YA18 ZDJ is a 2018 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YA18 ZDJ, 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 YA18 ZDJ registered?

YA18 ZDJ is a 2018 BMW 730, first registered on 25 June 2018.

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