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L8 GVG

2011 BMW 730

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

88,812 mi
Last recorded88,812 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 GVG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 88,812 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2024 85,717 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 82,692 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 78,698 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 78,647 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 71,652 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2022 61,832 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 54,047 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 47,401 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 46,435 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 41,564 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 38,056 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 29,518 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 24,862 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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L8 GVG is a 2011 BMW 730 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 L8 GVG, 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 L8 GVG registered?

L8 GVG is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 14 November 2011.

Is L8 GVG safe to buy?

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