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SA61 YBE

2011 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,981 mi
Last recorded141,981 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 YBE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 141,981 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE YELLOW CHALK MARK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 139,694 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 135,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 135,629 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 121,876 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 110,677 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine-bay covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine-bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2017 94,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 94,099 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken part (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 76,709 miles

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

Handbrake cable locating clips not secure

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge and tread perished

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge and tread perished

Slight play in O/S/F and N/S/F suspension lower ball joints

Fail 28 Jun 2016 76,709 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

Handbrake cable locating clips not secure

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge and tread perished

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge and tread perished

Slight play in O/S/F and N/S/F suspension lower ball joints

Pass 9 May 2015 55,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too low to register on smokemeter

Pass 7 May 2014 37,048 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 YBE is a 2011 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YBE, 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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SA61 YBE is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 13 December 2011.

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