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EX61 AKV

2011 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

157,078 mi
Last recorded157,078 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 AKV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 157,078 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 151,339 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 141,833 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 200,281 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 108,001 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 98,898 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 98,895 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large untreated stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small untreated stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small untreated stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 94,596 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 86,040 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 72,173 miles

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Sep 2015 57,810 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 12 Sep 2014 45,755 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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EX61 AKV is a 2011 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX61 AKV, 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 EX61 AKV registered?

EX61 AKV is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is EX61 AKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX61 AKV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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