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J30 BLC

2013 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,425 mi
Last recorded33,425 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 74064,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 BLC
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2025 33,425 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 26,282 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 20,865 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 19,074 miles

Front starting to smear

Pass 27 Sep 2021 18,439 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 16,656 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 15,748 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 14,997 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 14,079 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 12,656 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 9,668 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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J30 BLC is a 2013 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J30 BLC, 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 J30 BLC registered?

J30 BLC is a 2013 BMW 740, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is J30 BLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J30 BLC shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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