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FV13 MLL

2013 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

153,628 mi
Last recorded153,628 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 73072,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 MLL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 153,628 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 144,708 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 135,268 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 129,124 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 126,702 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All x 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 110,694 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 110,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 92,748 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 82,278 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2017 79,618 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 70,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 61,887 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 55,911 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 48,450 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 41,351 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 33,644 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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FV13 MLL is a 2013 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FV13 MLL, 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

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What year was FV13 MLL registered?

FV13 MLL is a 2013 BMW 730, first registered on 30 July 2013.

Is FV13 MLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV13 MLL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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