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GL15 HFY

2015 BMW 730

Brown Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,568 mi
Last recorded160,568 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 73062,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL15 HFY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2015
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 160,568 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 144,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 144,206 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 129,829 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 115,190 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 105,102 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 105,102 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 89,860 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 78,817 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 67,118 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 51,194 miles

Front windscreen cracked in swept area, not restricting drivers view

Fail 27 Apr 2018 51,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front windscreen cracked in swept area, not restricting drivers view

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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GL15 HFY is a 2015 BMW 730 in Brown with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 62,166 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 GL15 HFY, 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 11 years old, this BMW 730 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GL15 HFY registered?

GL15 HFY is a 2015 BMW 730, first registered on 30 April 2015.

Is GL15 HFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL15 HFY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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