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RE63 PHU

2013 BMW 740

Yellow Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,789 mi
Last recorded131,789 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 74064,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE63 PHU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 131,789 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 May 2025 126,126 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 118,286 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 110,283 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 101,464 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 85,280 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 80,785 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 80,781 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2020 79,728 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 79,727 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 77,399 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 70,356 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 61,484 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Fail 17 Nov 2016 61,449 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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RE63 PHU is a 2013 BMW 740 in Yellow with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RE63 PHU, 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

How do I check the history of RE63 PHU?

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What year was RE63 PHU registered?

RE63 PHU is a 2013 BMW 740, first registered on 29 November 2013.

Is RE63 PHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE63 PHU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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