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MT61 FZV

2011 BMW 730

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

174,075 mi
Last recorded174,075 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 FZV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 174,075 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 167,121 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

surface corrosion (underbody frames and suspension components)

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 May 2025 167,121 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

surface corrosion (underbody frames and suspension components)

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 May 2024 163,772 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 150,559 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 136,096 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 132,005 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 124,181 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 108,471 miles

rear tyre treads low[2mm]

Pass 25 Nov 2017 89,076 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 69,395 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 46,708 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2014 31,068 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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MT61 FZV is a 2011 BMW 730 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MT61 FZV, 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 MT61 FZV registered?

MT61 FZV is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 7 December 2011.

Is MT61 FZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT61 FZV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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