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RE61 GBX

2011 BMW 730

Yellow Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,883 mi
Last recorded129,883 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 GBX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 129,883 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 129,883 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 122,744 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 122,744 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 116,251 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 11 Nov 2022 109,533 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 104,911 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 98,318 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 98,300 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 92,629 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 92,625 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 84,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 59,890 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 59,886 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 19,855 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 19,771 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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RE61 GBX is a 2011 BMW 730 in Yellow with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RE61 GBX, 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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RE61 GBX is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 2 November 2011.

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