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ML61 OSY

2011 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,196 mi
Last recorded100,196 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 OSY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 100,196 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 87,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 74,481 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 62,910 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Under tray fitted

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 62,910 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Under tray fitted

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 51,076 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 44,974 miles

Rear advise pads very low

Pass 12 Oct 2019 42,322 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 42,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 35,403 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 30,910 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 24,919 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 18,864 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 13,491 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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ML61 OSY is a 2011 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ML61 OSY, 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 ML61 OSY registered?

ML61 OSY is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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