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SA61 AFV

2011 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,457 mi
Last recorded198,457 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 AFV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 198,457 miles

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

under trays

Pass 8 Nov 2023 192,246 miles

ENGINE COVERS UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 19 Oct 2023 192,225 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FORWARD ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ENGINE COVERS UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 25 Oct 2022 182,661 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 173,065 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 169,971 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 169,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2019 160,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 135,775 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 109,486 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 87,442 miles

Nearside Rear inner edge scrubbing

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2015 61,537 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 34,803 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 34,803 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 16,572 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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SA61 AFV is a 2011 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA61 AFV, 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 SA61 AFV registered?

SA61 AFV is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is SA61 AFV safe to buy?

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