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S700 DLC

2011 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,510 mi
Last recorded106,510 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS700 DLC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 106,510 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 104,870 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 97,761 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 89,627 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 79,585 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 78,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 72,099 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 72,099 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 66,678 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 66,666 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 49,797 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 49,412 miles

covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2016 40,449 miles

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

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

covers fitted

emissions low reading

Pass 19 Aug 2015 32,636 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 23,363 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 22,354 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 22,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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S700 DLC is a 2011 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S700 DLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S700 DLC?

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What year was S700 DLC registered?

S700 DLC is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 16 June 2011.

Is S700 DLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S700 DLC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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