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RSA 7

2013 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,105 mi
Last recorded88,105 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 74064,764 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSA 7
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 88,105 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 88,105 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 83,105 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 77,860 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 72,777 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 68,230 miles

NSF Tyre worn/bald on the outer edge

OSF Tyre worn/bald on the outer edge

Small chip in screen

Pass 4 Nov 2020 65,979 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 62,402 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 55,742 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 47,865 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 41,769 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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RSA 7 is a 2013 BMW 740 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RSA 7, 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 RSA 7?

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What year was RSA 7 registered?

RSA 7 is a 2013 BMW 740, first registered on 21 October 2013.

Is RSA 7 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSA 7 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RSA 7 have outstanding finance?

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