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J99 XYU

2011 BMW 730

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,703 mi
Last recorded85,703 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 XYU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 85,703 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 83,238 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 80,250 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 76,844 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 76,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge - Replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & bald on inner edge - Replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge - Replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 70,805 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rears /replace now (5.2.3 (e))

trigger point not met

Pass 8 Dec 2020 66,247 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 62,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 55,330 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 50,187 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim protector damaged

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 44,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring items for inspection

Pass 10 Dec 2015 37,227 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 26,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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J99 XYU is a 2011 BMW 730 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J99 XYU, 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 J99 XYU registered?

J99 XYU is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is J99 XYU safe to buy?

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