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LF61 VBG

2011 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,328 mi
Last recorded118,328 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF61 VBG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 118,328 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

electronic handbrake fitted

engine covers & under trays fitted

wet test !!!

Fail 8 Feb 2019 118,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

electronic handbrake fitted

engine covers & under trays fitted

wet test !!!

Pass 10 Feb 2018 102,783 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 89,281 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 77,581 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 62,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2015 62,639 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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LF61 VBG is a 2011 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LF61 VBG, 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 LF61 VBG registered?

LF61 VBG is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is LF61 VBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF61 VBG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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