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R123 RKB

2013 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

154,369 mi
Last recorded154,369 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 73072,506 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 RKB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 154,369 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 145,052 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 140,112 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 140,112 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth outer edge 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 132,355 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 132,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Pass 28 Jul 2022 119,628 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 101,115 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 101,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 87,410 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear prop coupler cracked

Pass 7 Aug 2019 69,851 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 69,840 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 54,173 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 54,169 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 40,299 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 35,995 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 34,727 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 34,727 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 34,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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R123 RKB is a 2013 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R123 RKB, 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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R123 RKB is a 2013 BMW 730, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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