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DV61 YAO

2011 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,721 mi
Last recorded151,721 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 YAO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 151,721 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 151,375 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 136,447 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 129,803 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 119,834 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 109,154 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 109,154 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 106,701 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 17 Jan 2019 101,368 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2019 101,362 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2018 92,559 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/19 98Y (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 75,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads difficult to see but appear very near wear limit (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front slight buckle on wheel rim

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 75,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/45 R19 run flat (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads difficult to see but appear very near wear limit (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front slight buckle on wheel rim

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 58,201 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2015 58,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2014 37,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outer tread

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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DV61 YAO is a 2011 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DV61 YAO, 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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DV61 YAO is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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