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BD13 XKY

2013 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,623 mi
Last recorded116,623 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 73072,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 XKY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 116,623 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 116,614 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 111,991 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 111,989 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 104,112 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 92,495 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 88,080 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 83,748 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 78,566 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 73,368 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 67,100 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 67,100 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements o/s and n/s (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 57,630 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 53,553 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 53,553 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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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BD13 XKY is a 2013 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BD13 XKY, 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 BD13 XKY registered?

BD13 XKY is a 2013 BMW 730, first registered on 29 June 2013.

Is BD13 XKY safe to buy?

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