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SA61 XZS

2011 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,112 mi
Last recorded101,112 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 XZS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 101,112 miles

UNDER TRAY DAMP WITH OIL

Pass 29 May 2024 97,138 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2024 97,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed has 2 deep cuts exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed has deep cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 96,517 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 95,739 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 94,178 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 93,643 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 90,659 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 87,436 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 82,433 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 75,951 miles

Engine & undercovers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2014 57,565 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 57,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside door mirror damaged.

Nearside front sidelight damaged.

Nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal tread depth limit.(2.0mm)

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 XZS is a 2011 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XZS, 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 XZS registered?

SA61 XZS is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is SA61 XZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA61 XZS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SA61 XZS have outstanding finance?

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