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BO53 ZGA

2011 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests32 (26 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,588 mi
Last recorded143,588 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 ZGA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

26 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 143,588 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2025 132,186 miles

under-trays fitted.

Pass 20 Nov 2024 116,362 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 140,659 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 140,657 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 101,280 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 101,249 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 127,776 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 94,885 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 109,325 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 109,325 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2022 108,349 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 108,349 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 88,721 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 104,480 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 104,465 miles

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 84,791 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 99,823 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 81,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 95,210 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no warning lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 8 Nov 2018 74,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tie bar bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover loose

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tie bar bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 11 Jun 2018 87,239 miles

n/s & o/s outer sills plastic covers

no lights on dash time of test

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 15 Nov 2017 67,662 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 76,836 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge & outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 17 Nov 2016 58,502 miles

Nearside Front shockabsorber dust cover split

Offside Front shockabsorber dust cover split

Pass 13 Jun 2016 65,549 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 65,549 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working connection (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 48,896 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 48,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2014 39,718 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 33,456 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 28,861 miles

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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BO53 ZGA is a 2011 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 BO53 ZGA, 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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BO53 ZGA is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 23 June 2011.

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