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KS61 VDX

2011 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,972 mi
Last recorded120,972 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS61 VDX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 120,972 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 119,183 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 119,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Rear Most Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Rear Most Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 115,747 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 111,823 miles

Slight play in suspension

Pass 6 Dec 2019 99,298 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 80,471 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 70,784 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 61,662 miles

front wipers smearing screen but clearing sufficient to pass the m.o.t. test

Fail 1 Sep 2016 61,662 miles

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

front wipers smearing screen but clearing sufficient to pass the m.o.t. test

Pass 2 Sep 2015 49,843 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 31,702 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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KS61 VDX 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 83.3%.

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 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 KS61 VDX, 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 KS61 VDX registered?

KS61 VDX is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is KS61 VDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS61 VDX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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