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YK18 PNP

2018 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,166 mi
Last recorded74,166 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 73046,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK18 PNP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 74,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge across tread pattern, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 74,165 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured on inner bead (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge across tread pattern, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 61,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush, advise early replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush, advise early replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 61,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush, advise early replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush, advise early replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 49,577 miles

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

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 12 Sep 2022 37,292 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 37,292 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 25,767 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 25,767 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 17,975 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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YK18 PNP is a 2018 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YK18 PNP, 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 YK18 PNP registered?

YK18 PNP is a 2018 BMW 730, first registered on 26 July 2018.

Is YK18 PNP safe to buy?

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