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AP13 MKE

2013 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

169,466 mi
Last recorded169,466 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 73072,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP13 MKE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 169,466 miles

Damage to front bumper, not likely to cause injury

Offside Rear Light lens damaged, not likely to cause injury

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack top of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 169,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Damage to front bumper, not likely to cause injury

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged, not likely to cause injury

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack top of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 137,457 miles

Front bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury

Fail 10 Jan 2024 137,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury

Pass 5 Dec 2022 113,623 miles

Front Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury

Nearside Front Body damage, but not likely to cause injury

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 113,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner wheel arch on right hand lock (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury

Nearside Front Body damage, but not likely to cause injury

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 885,500 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 88,423 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 67,947 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 60,661 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 57,517 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 49,217 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 49,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 39,970 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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AP13 MKE is a 2013 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AP13 MKE, 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 AP13 MKE registered?

AP13 MKE is a 2013 BMW 730, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is AP13 MKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP13 MKE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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