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DY61 OWG

2011 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,689 mi
Last recorded102,689 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 OWG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 102,689 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 98,533 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 83,644 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 80,423 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 75,416 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 75,393 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2019 67,766 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2018 62,557 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2018 62,434 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/20 Run Flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2017 55,931 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 55,931 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 48,100 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 4 Oct 2016 48,100 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 40,598 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 30,135 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 30,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front tyres wearing on edges

osf tyre cut in tread

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

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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DY61 OWG is a 2011 BMW 730 in Blue 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 DY61 OWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY61 OWG registered?

DY61 OWG is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 10 October 2011.

Is DY61 OWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY61 OWG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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