2013 BMW 730 3.0L Diesel · OY13 VLF
2013 BMW 730 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 151,282 miles. MOT valid until 09 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 730
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,282 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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OY13 VLF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 151,282 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY13 VLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 730 (OY13 VLF) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
OY13 VLF Mileage History
- 31/01/2024125,300 mi
- 17/01/2025137,110 mi+11,810 mi
- 08/02/2025137,952 mi+842 mi
- 08/01/2026149,690 mi+11,738 mi
- 10/02/2026151,282 mi+1,592 mi
Average of roughly 12,806 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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