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L5 TVA

2011 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

154,010 mi
Last recorded154,010 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 TVA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 154,010 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 150,139 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 145,162 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 16 Aug 2022 140,793 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 135,026 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 120,466 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 117,146 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 105,831 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 90,084 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 80,796 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 65,179 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 65,049 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 44,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 30 Dec 2013 29,882 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 29,651 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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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L5 TVA is a 2011 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L5 TVA, 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 L5 TVA registered?

L5 TVA is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 26 January 2011.

Is L5 TVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 TVA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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