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YA13 TYU

2013 BMW 740

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,411 mi
Last recorded99,411 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 74064,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA13 TYU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 99,411 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 143,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 81,119 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 69,093 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 60,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 49,095 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2020 48,791 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front caster arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 39,995 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 29,057 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 28,435 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 28,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 24,102 miles

Nearside Front jack block missing

Pass 22 Jul 2016 18,206 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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YA13 TYU is a 2013 BMW 740 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YA13 TYU, 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.

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What year was YA13 TYU registered?

YA13 TYU is a 2013 BMW 740, first registered on 26 July 2013.

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