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RFZ 6561

2011 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,138 mi
Last recorded142,138 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFZ 6561
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 142,138 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 142,134 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 139,490 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers and undertrays obscuring components

Fail 29 Jul 2023 139,489 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers and undertrays obscuring components

Pass 4 Oct 2022 135,382 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 135,382 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 121,020 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers and undertrays obscuring components

Pass 6 Oct 2020 108,329 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 92,743 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 91,581 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 91,576 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside front brake back plate insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2017 80,351 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 80,328 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 40,384 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 17,498 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 17,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres wearing badley on inner edges of tread

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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RFZ 6561 is a 2011 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RFZ 6561, 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 RFZ 6561 registered?

RFZ 6561 is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 25 February 2011.

Is RFZ 6561 safe to buy?

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