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AK51 GNS

2011 BMW 730

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,789 mi
Last recorded71,789 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 GNS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 71,789 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 62,900 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 52,849 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 52,467 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 50,088 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 47,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 46,613 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Jacking block missing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 46,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Centre Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Centre Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Jacking block missing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 43,531 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 39,907 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 36,025 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 30,115 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 25,591 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 25,559 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front jacking point missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre outer edge bald (245/40 R20 99Y)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 16,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 16,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the BMW 730?

Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,857
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
21,689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,448
position lamp(s) not working 2,801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,342
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,163
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AK51 GNS is a 2011 BMW 730 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 82,496 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 730 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK51 GNS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 730 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 730 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AK51 GNS registered?

AK51 GNS is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 18 January 2011.

Is AK51 GNS safe to buy?

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