BMW 730 MOT Pass Rate
89.3% of 4,782 BMW 730 MOT tests pass.
The 730 has a pass rate of 89.3%, a little higher than the average across all BMW models (84.8%).
The BMW 730 passes its MOT 89.3% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 97.6% at 3–6 years to 80.9% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 97.6% | 797 | 60,645 miles |
| 6–10 years | 93.1% | 1,552 | 87,781 miles |
| 10–15 years | 87.1% | 1,295 | 117,673 miles |
| 15+ years | 80.9% | 1,136 | 141,807 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the BMW 730
The most common reason the BMW 730 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 46.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "pin or bush excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 46.3% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Tyres | 31.6% | has ply or cords exposed |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 28.4% | not working |
| Brakes | 23.2% | efficiency below requirements |
| Visibility | 17.2% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Road Wheels | 10.7% | fixing missing |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.6% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.5% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 4.1% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.7% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |