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L9 GXN

2011 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,309 mi
Last recorded117,309 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 GXN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 117,309 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2025 117,285 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 105,694 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 91,533 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 86,011 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 69,431 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 63,738 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 62,211 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 58,819 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 56,485 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 56,484 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 54,647 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 49,450 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 45,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 45,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 39,556 miles

nearside rear tyre on 4mm but inner edge bald advise replacment soon

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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L9 GXN is a 2011 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L9 GXN, 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 L9 GXN registered?

L9 GXN is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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