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SD11 OYR

2011 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,409 mi
Last recorded78,409 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD11 OYR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 78,409 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 78,409 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 70,673 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 67,087 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 65,228 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 62,754 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 56,968 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 56,965 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 54,180 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDERTRAY FITTED PREVENTING SOME INSPECTION

FRONT UNDERTRAY HAS EXCESSIVE OIL STAIN FROM ENGINE OR GEARBOX UNIT

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SEVERAL CUTS AND PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted ALL FOUR ROAD WHEELS DISTORTED (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 54,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn SUSPENSION ARM TO SHOCK MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn SUSPENSION ARM TO SHOCK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVER AND UNDERTRAY FITTED PREVENTING SOME INSPECTION

FRONT UNDERTRAY HAS EXCESSIVE OIL STAIN FROM ENGINE OR GEARBOX UNIT

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SEVERAL CUTS AND PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted ALL FOUR ROAD WHEELS DISTORTED (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 53,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all four inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 48,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all four inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 1 Aug 2017 45,473 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 45,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/45/19 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 40,505 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 5 May 2015 32,038 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 22,530 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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SD11 OYR is a 2011 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SD11 OYR, 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 SD11 OYR registered?

SD11 OYR is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 21 April 2011.

Is SD11 OYR safe to buy?

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