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SA11 ZZE

2011 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

38,234 mi
Last recorded38,234 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA11 ZZE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 38,234 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 36,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi end (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 36,069 miles

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Windscreen washers weak

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi end (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 33,943 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 31,874 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 31,876 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre NAIL IN SIDE WALL

Pass 3 Dec 2019 28,098 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 28,098 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 26,916 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 26,916 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 26,369 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 22,061 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 20,164 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 18,526 miles

ADVISE N/S REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Pass 17 Mar 2014 14,415 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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SA11 ZZE 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 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 SA11 ZZE, 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

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What year was SA11 ZZE registered?

SA11 ZZE is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 14 April 2011.

Is SA11 ZZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA11 ZZE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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