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L16 LTA

2011 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,631 mi
Last recorded69,631 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 LTA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 69,631 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 69,630 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 69,378 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 69,377 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 68,409 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 68,409 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/50 r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 65,277 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 61,880 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 61,880 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 55,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 51,566 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 45,932 miles

Both front shock dust covers broken.

Pass 13 Jun 2016 40,730 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 34,288 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 34,288 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 27,433 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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L16 LTA is a 2011 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L16 LTA, 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 L16 LTA registered?

L16 LTA is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 14 February 2011.

Is L16 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L16 LTA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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