# BMW 730D MOT reliability: pass rate and common failures | RegFlags

The BMW 730D passes its MOT first time 91% of the time, from 646 MOT tests. See pass rates by year, common failures and typical mileage.

- First-time MOT pass rate: 91%
- MOT tests analysed: 646 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2025)
- Most common failure area: Wheels & tyres

## By year of first use and fuel

| Year | Fuel | MOT tests | First-time pass rate |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2022 | ED | 268 | 93% |
| 2022 | Diesel | 4 (very few mots) | 75% |
| 2021 | ED | 294 | 90% |
| 2021 | Diesel | 5 (very few mots) | 100% |
| 2020 | ED | 70 (few mots) | 94% |
| 2020 | Diesel | 3 (very few mots) | 100% |
| 2019 | Diesel | 1 (very few mots) | 100% |
| 2017 | Diesel | 1 (very few mots) | 100% |

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