13.9%fail rate
BMW 730 common MOT failures and failure rate
What a BMW 730 fails its MOT on most often, from real DVSA test data, and the part that resolves each item.
Based on 1,204 MOT tests in a recent DVSA sample.
What it fails on, and the fix
Tyres28.1% of failures
Suspension27.5% of failures
Other17.4% of failures
Usually bodywork or inspection, not a single bolt-on part.
Brakes14.4% of failures
Lamps & electrical13.8% of failures
Visibility/wipers12.0% of failures
About 13.9% of MOT tests recorded on the BMW 730 in this DVSA sample end in a failure. The pattern is consistent: the same handful of items account for most of them.
Its most common failure is tyres, which makes up 28.1% of the BMW 730's failures, followed by tyres, suspension, other, brakes. Each item below links to the part that resolves it. Confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying, and have safety-critical work done by a competent mechanic.
Other models
BMW 3 Series MOT failures19.9% failure rateBMW 118 MOT failures17.1% failure rateBMW 116 MOT failures18.3% failure rateFord Fiesta MOT failures22.8% failure rate
Sources: DVSA MOT History API: MOT test results and defect data ยท DVSA MOT testing data for Great Britain