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APC 78Y

2013 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,515 mi
Last recorded94,515 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 73072,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPC 78Y
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 94,515 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 87,726 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 87,649 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Front Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON the LIMIT inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 81,096 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 73,662 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 65,166 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 59,357 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 54,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 46,514 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 28 Dec 2017 34,345 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 29,947 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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APC 78Y is a 2013 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 APC 78Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of APC 78Y?

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What year was APC 78Y registered?

APC 78Y is a 2013 BMW 730, first registered on 30 December 2013.

Is APC 78Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for APC 78Y shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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