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DH12 DON

2013 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

229,795 mi
Last recorded229,795 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2013 BMW 73072,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH12 DON
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 229,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 229,759 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 210,654 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 195,042 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 176,295 miles

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Rear Inner both rear wheels have been repaired

Fail 12 Nov 2020 176,295 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Rear Inner both rear wheels have been repaired

Pass 27 Nov 2019 154,732 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rubber jacking blocks missing

tested in wet condition

Fail 27 Nov 2019 154,731 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rubber jacking blocks missing

tested in wet condition

Pass 29 Nov 2018 127,870 miles

Nearside Front knock noise going over rolling road but no movement on suspension

Fail 29 Nov 2018 127,870 miles

Nearside Front knock noise going over rolling road but no movement on suspension

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 94,494 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn

front brake pads starting to get low

nearside rear road wheel has been welded

rear brake pads low

Fail 23 Jun 2017 94,494 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn

front brake pads starting to get low

nearside rear road wheel has been welded

rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Jun 2016 68,593 miles

offside rear road wheel has been welded in two places

Fail 22 Jun 2016 68,593 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear road wheel has been welded in two places

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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DH12 DON is a 2013 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DH12 DON, 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 DH12 DON registered?

DH12 DON is a 2013 BMW 730, first registered on 26 June 2013.

Is DH12 DON safe to buy?

The MOT history for DH12 DON shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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