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SA61 MKL

2011 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

174,562 mi
Last recorded174,562 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 MKL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 174,562 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Nov 2024 168,727 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 163,203 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 156,048 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 145,997 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 137,923 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 129,455 miles

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under tray cover fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2019 129,455 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under tray cover fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2017 98,850 miles

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

Rear Both Tyre's inner edge

Fail 18 Nov 2017 98,850 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Both Tyre's inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2016 91,593 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 76,054 miles

O/S/F & N/S/R tyres tread depth starting to get low

Pass 31 Jan 2015 61,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2014 59,591 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 58,731 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 50,352 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 50,339 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 29,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 29,936 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 MKL is a 2011 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MKL, 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 SA61 MKL registered?

SA61 MKL is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 13 September 2011.

Is SA61 MKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA61 MKL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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