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LIL 3220

2011 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,561 mi
Last recorded114,561 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 3220
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 114,561 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 110,505 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 105,747 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 101,975 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 101,975 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 97,021 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 92,491 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 88,194 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 81,710 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 75,050 miles

Front Brake discs slight corrosion

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

Rear Brake discs slight corrosion.

Fail 10 Oct 2017 75,050 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake discs slight corrosion

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

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

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

Rear Brake discs slight corrosion.

Rear differential oil leak.

Pass 7 Nov 2016 69,025 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 68,942 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 42,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 26,593 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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LIL 3220 is a 2011 BMW 730 in Blue 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 LIL 3220, 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 LIL 3220 registered?

LIL 3220 is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 21 October 2011.

Is LIL 3220 safe to buy?

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