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PJL 566

2011 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

71,267 mi
Last recorded71,267 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJL 566
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 71,267 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 66,670 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 63,668 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 59,295 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2021 55,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 54,370 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 54,370 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 50,974 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 46,993 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 43,750 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 40,922 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 34,204 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 6 Oct 2014 30,310 miles

nearside and offside front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Oct 2013 26,059 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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PJL 566 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 92.9%.

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 PJL 566, 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 PJL 566 registered?

PJL 566 is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 15 April 2011.

Is PJL 566 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJL 566 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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