2018 BMW 730 3.0L Diesel · MF18 DOU

The latest MOT test conducted on 13 March 2024 resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. Reviewing the history back to March 2022, the vehicle has maintained a consistently clean record with no failures or advisories across five consecutive tests. This indicates a very stable maintenance trend, suggesting that the vehicle has been kept to a high standard of roadworthiness and that any necessary repairs have likely been carried out proactively before they became MOT failures. The vehicle has covered 108,841 miles over approximately eight years, averaging roughly 13,605 miles per annum. This is considered high usage for a luxury saloon of this class. While the clean MOT history is encouraging, such high mileage implies significant cumulative wear on the drivetrain, suspension, and various rubber consumables. The buyer should view this vehicle as one that has been used extensively, likely for long-distance commuting, which is generally preferable to short city trips but still necessitates a rigorous check of high-wear components. Given the absence of MOT advisories, the inspection should focus on age and mileage-related fatigue. The buyer must scrutinize the suspension system for signs of wear, listening for clunks or knocks over uneven surfaces which could indicate perished suspension bushes or failing coil springs. The brake discs should be checked for significant lip wear or scoring, and the pedal should be monitored for any shuddering during deceleration, as high-mileage luxury vehicles often experience accelerated wear on the braking system due to their substantial curb weight. It is essential to verify the service history to ensure that calendar-based and mileage-based fluid changes have been strictly adhered to, specifically regarding the gearbox oil and engine coolant. Inspect the tyre treads for uneven wear patterns, which may suggest the need for a four-wheel alignment. Finally, the health of the 12V battery should be tested, as the complex electronic arrays in the 7 Series place heavy demands on the electrical system, and a battery of this age and mileage may be nearing the end of its reliable service life.