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ELZ 143

2011 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

187,965 mi
Last recorded187,965 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 143
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2026 187,965 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 176,551 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 165,775 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 153,911 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022
Pass 5 Feb 2021 137,571 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 127,582 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 113,163 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 113,385 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 104,365 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 80,747 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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ELZ 143 is a 2011 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ELZ 143, 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 ELZ 143 registered?

ELZ 143 is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 25 May 2011.

Is ELZ 143 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELZ 143 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ELZ 143 have outstanding finance?

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