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YS13 UKB

2013 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,320 mi
Last recorded57,320 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 73072,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS13 UKB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 57,320 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 57,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 56,493 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 55,525 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 55,525 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 53,033 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 48,783 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 48,629 miles

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

Nearside 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 a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 46,536 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 43,752 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

slight wear to outer edges of front tyres

Pass 14 Jul 2018 38,674 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 31,890 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 26,235 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge to 0mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YS13 UKB 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 76.9%.

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 YS13 UKB, 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 YS13 UKB registered?

YS13 UKB is a 2013 BMW 730, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is YS13 UKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS13 UKB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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