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PE61 EBX

2011 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,185 mi
Last recorded185,185 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE61 EBX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 185,185 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 176,657 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 168,517 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 161,242 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 161,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 149,450 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 149,450 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 133,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 115,160 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 115,159 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 94,605 miles

all tyres wearing down on the edges

Pass 22 Aug 2017 80,370 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 73,343 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 63,922 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 63,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 50,446 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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PE61 EBX is a 2011 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PE61 EBX, 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 PE61 EBX registered?

PE61 EBX is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 19 September 2011.

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