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YJ13 VZT

2013 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

183,205 mi
Last recorded183,205 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 73072,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ13 VZT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 183,205 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 172,807 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 167,111 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2023 167,110 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 161,390 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 141,869 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 118,606 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 99,991 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 79,769 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 50,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Mar 2015 28,517 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Sep 2014 10,557 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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YJ13 VZT is a 2013 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YJ13 VZT, 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 YJ13 VZT registered?

YJ13 VZT is a 2013 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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The MOT history for YJ13 VZT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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