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YF13 ZYS

2013 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,296 mi
Last recorded151,296 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 74064,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF13 ZYS
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 151,296 miles

under-trays fitted.

Pass 28 Feb 2025 141,742 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 128,883 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 123,212 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 123,188 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 111,233 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 102,080 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 102,017 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 94,179 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 82,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 275/35r20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 275/35r20 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 60,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn 245/40r20 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 40,212 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 39,935 miles

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

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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YF13 ZYS is a 2013 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YF13 ZYS, 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

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What year was YF13 ZYS registered?

YF13 ZYS is a 2013 BMW 740, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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The MOT history for YF13 ZYS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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