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ML61 ZTT

2011 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

197,235 mi
Last recorded197,235 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 197,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 180,128 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 180,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 159,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 135,266 miles

looks to be heavy fluid leak from engine area(unable to inspect due to full length belly pan fitted)

rear discs lipped

Fail 15 Jul 2019 135,266 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

looks to be heavy fluid leak from engine area(unable to inspect due to full length belly pan fitted)

rear discs lipped

Pass 9 Aug 2018 113,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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 24 Oct 2017 93,957 miles

under cover's fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2017 93,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under cover's fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2016 75,621 miles

Nearside Front sidewall damage to tyre

Nearside Rear output shaft seal weeping

undershields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Nov 2016 75,578 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front sidewall damage to tyre

Nearside Rear output shaft seal weeping

undershields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Nov 2015 51,877 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2014 28,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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ML61 ZTT is a 2011 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ML61 ZTT, 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 ZTT registered?

ML61 ZTT is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 16 November 2011.

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