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FA 75

2013 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,364 mi
Last recorded121,364 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 73072,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA 75
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 121,364 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 118,553 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 118,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 115,390 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 112,000 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 107,623 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 107,623 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 105,444 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 103,605 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 99,587 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 90,518 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 90,518 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Both Balljoints. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 70,463 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 70,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FA 75 is a 2013 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FA 75, 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 FA 75?

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What year was FA 75 registered?

FA 75 is a 2013 BMW 730, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is FA 75 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA 75 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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