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FIW 770

2011 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,913 mi
Last recorded100,913 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIW 770
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 100,913 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 93,114 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracked (recommend changing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Ferrule/end bent out of calliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Asymmetric tyre fitted backwards

Pass 18 Dec 2023 86,533 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 86,533 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 86,213 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 86,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2021 84,250 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2021 84,244 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 82,812 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 82,788 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 78,013 miles

Nearside Front tire worn low

both rear tires worn low

Pass 23 Jul 2018 73,500 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn low

Pass 2 Aug 2017 60,718 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 52,679 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 43,272 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 36,150 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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FIW 770 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 75%.

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 FIW 770, 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 FIW 770 registered?

FIW 770 is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is FIW 770 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIW 770 shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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