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OY11 VTV

2011 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,185 mi
Last recorded126,185 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY11 VTV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 126,185 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 115,274 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 98,850 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 98,849 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 78,775 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 61,475 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 61,475 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2021 50,052 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 50,050 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2019 35,572 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 35,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2018 33,220 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play minor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 33,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play minor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 28,939 miles

Surface rust on brake discs

Pass 14 Sep 2015 26,860 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 24,995 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 23,821 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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OY11 VTV is a 2011 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OY11 VTV, 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 OY11 VTV registered?

OY11 VTV is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 14 March 2011.

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