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L4 GAO

2013 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,058 mi
Last recorded161,058 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 73072,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 GAO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 161,058 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 154,249 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 154,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2023 150,428 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted.

Pass 7 Apr 2022 145,596 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 141,013 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 140,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 136,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 127,340 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 127,331 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2017 81,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 54,150 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 53,921 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both front tyres (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 48,019 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2016 39,921 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 32,692 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 25,157 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 16,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on edge

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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L4 GAO is a 2013 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 L4 GAO, 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.

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What year was L4 GAO registered?

L4 GAO is a 2013 BMW 730, first registered on 18 December 2013.

Is L4 GAO safe to buy?

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