Bmw 730
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 25 years from 21,980 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
86%
Total Tests
21,980
Best Year
2021 (98%)
Years Covered
25
How reliable is the Bmw 730?
Bmw 730 by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 98% | 243 | 41,849 mi |
| 2020 | 95% | 1,033 | 41,493 mi |
| 2019 | 95% | 1,966 | 55,627 mi |
| 2018 | 95% | 1,592 | 67,232 mi |
| 2017 | 94% | 1,696 | 76,335 mi |
| 2016 | 91% | 2,288 | 88,853 mi |
| 2015 | 89% | 1,345 | 91,832 mi |
| 2014 | 89% | 1,656 | 97,859 mi |
| 2013 | 89% | 875 | 110,696 mi |
| 2012 | 88% | 1,119 | 115,118 mi |
| 2011 | 86% | 1,467 | 119,035 mi |
| 2010 | 89% | 991 | 128,302 mi |
| 2009 | 88% | 806 | 130,274 mi |
| 2008 | 82% | 1,043 | 138,734 mi |
| 2007 | 85% | 927 | 142,639 mi |
| 2006 | 81% | 1,315 | 141,407 mi |
| 2005 | 83% | 694 | 150,286 mi |
| 2004 | 83% | 322 | 132,666 mi |
| 2003 | 88% | 277 | 139,746 mi |
| 1995 | 70% | 96 | 129,643 mi |
| 1994 | 86% | 70 | 106,349 mi |
| 1993 | 68% | 37 | 128,018 mi |
| 1992 | 81% | 31 | 126,198 mi |
| 1991 | 76% | 34 | 141,732 mi |
| 1990 | 82% | 57 | 129,365 mi |
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About the Bmw 730
The Bmw 730 has been tested 21,980 times in 2024 MOT data across 25 model years (1990 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 86%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2021 model is the most reliable with a 98% pass rate from 243 tests. The 1993 model has the lowest at 68%. With a 30 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer BMW 730s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 8 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 129,365 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 41,849 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
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