BMW 730 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the BMW 730. Check any 730 by registration number below.

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85.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-4.3%

vs BMW Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

BMW 730 — MOT Reliability Overview

The BMW 730 has an average MOT pass rate of 85.7%, which is 4.3 percentage points below the BMW brand average of 89.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 730 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a BMW 730 fails its MOT are an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn. If you are preparing your 730 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used BMW 730, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the BMW 730 performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 253 vehicles

98.0%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

2.1%

Mileage at 3yr

58k mi

2020

Based on 1,328 vehicles

94.6%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

1.0%

Retest Rate

6.9%

Mileage at 3yr

53k mi

Mileage at 5yr

93k mi

2019

Based on 2,604 vehicles

94.8%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

6.2%

Mileage at 3yr

64k mi

Mileage at 5yr

91k mi

2018

Based on 2,152 vehicles

94.1%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

6.6%

Mileage at 5yr

91k mi

2017

Based on 2,357 vehicles

92.0%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

6.5%

Mileage at 5yr

100k mi

2016

Based on 2,917 vehicles

91.2%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

11.7%

2015

Based on 1,766 vehicles

87.4%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

13.9%

Mileage at 10yr

156k mi

2014

Based on 2,173 vehicles

86.7%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

14.2%

Mileage at 10yr

157k mi

2013

Based on 1,164 vehicles

86.6%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

14.1%

Mileage at 10yr

172k mi

2012

Based on 1,522 vehicles

86.4%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

13.4%

Mileage at 10yr

176k mi

2011

Based on 1,926 vehicles

82.6%Good

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

19.7%

2010

Based on 1,432 vehicles

86.7%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

9.7%

2009

Based on 1,105 vehicles

84.8%Good

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

15.5%

2008

Based on 1,428 vehicles

77.5%Good

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

22.9%

2007

Based on 1,312 vehicles

81.9%Good

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

12.9%

2006

Based on 1,793 vehicles

76.6%Good

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

20.9%

2005

Based on 902 vehicles

77.4%Good

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

23.9%

2004

Based on 532 vehicles

79.3%Good

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

13.4%

2003

Based on 412 vehicles

85.0%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

10.4%

2002

Based on 98 vehicles

99.0%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Mileage at 10yr

230k mi

2001

Based on 107 vehicles

90.7%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Mileage at 10yr

218k mi

2000

Based on 194 vehicles

92.8%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Mileage at 10yr

237k mi

1999

Based on 200 vehicles

93.5%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Mileage at 10yr

235k mi

1998

Based on 77 vehicles

90.9%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

1995

Based on 116 vehicles

65.5%Average

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

29.7%

1994

Based on 85 vehicles

82.4%Good

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

9.4%

1993

Based on 49 vehicles

83.7%Good

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

5.7%

1992

Based on 37 vehicles

81.1%Good

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

14.8%

1991

Based on 43 vehicles

69.8%Average

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

7.1%

Retest Rate

21.4%

1990

Based on 67 vehicles

82.1%Good

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

21.3%

1989

Based on 66 vehicles

80.3%Good

BMW average: 89.9%

Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

12.8%

0

Based on 11,495 vehicles

85.6%Excellent

BMW average: 89.9%

Mileage at 5yr

102k mi

Top MOT Failures — BMW 730

The most common reasons a BMW 730 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction

2.4%

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

2.3%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

2.0%

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

1.9%

A flexible brake hose excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched

1.7%

BMW 730 Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

1.2%

Front Offside Lower

0.4%

Rear Nearside

0.4%

Other BMW Models

Compare MOT reliability across BMW models.

BMW 420d Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto

90.4% pass rate

BMW X2 Sdrive18d Sport

87.3% pass rate

BMW X2 Sdrive18d M Sport X Auto

87.0% pass rate

BMW 550

82.4% pass rate

BMW 316 I

89.0% pass rate

BMW 540i Xdrive M Sport Mhev Auto

75.6% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for BMW 730

BMW 730 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the BMW 730 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the BMW 730?

The average MOT pass rate for the BMW 730 is 85.7% compared to the BMW average of 89.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a BMW 730?

The most common MOT failures on the BMW 730 are: An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction (2.4%), Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (2.3%), A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (2.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the BMW 730 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 85.7%, the BMW 730 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a BMW 730?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a BMW 730?

Typical mileage for the BMW 730: 58,430 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 730 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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