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LJ11 JCO

2011 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

224,614 mi
Last recorded224,614 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ11 JCO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 224,614 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 224,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 218,285 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 214,747 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 211,359 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 209,399 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 206,445 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 204,212 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 196,230 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 184,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 161,826 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 128,213 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 96,875 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 94,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R inner Tyre edge BOLD but tyre tread OK

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 76,444 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 59,993 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 43,880 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 28,744 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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LJ11 JCO is a 2011 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 LJ11 JCO, 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 LJ11 JCO registered?

LJ11 JCO is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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