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FD13 WRW

2013 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,643 mi
Last recorded101,643 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 74064,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD13 WRW
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 101,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement. (Brake reaction arm)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement. (Brake reaction arm)

Fail 29 Jul 2025 101,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement. (Brake reaction arm)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement. (Brake reaction arm)

Pass 7 Aug 2024 92,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 6 Aug 2024 92,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 27 Jul 2023 84,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 77,967 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 77,590 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 66,161 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 60,116 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 54,090 miles

Front Castor arm bushes split/perished

Pass 14 Aug 2017 47,751 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 40,731 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 40,698 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 740?

Based on 66,909 MOT tests across 7,677 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
5,446
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
7,677
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,288
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,736
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,281
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,245
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,224
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FD13 WRW is a 2013 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 64,764 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 740 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD13 WRW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 740 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 740 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD13 WRW registered?

FD13 WRW is a 2013 BMW 740, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is FD13 WRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD13 WRW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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