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SD11 VNN

2011 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,382 mi
Last recorded131,382 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD11 VNN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 131,382 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 116,733 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 103,133 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both brake reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Fail 15 Feb 2022 103,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both brake reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 22 Dec 2020 102,515 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 28 Jun 2019 97,422 miles

Engine cover fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

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

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

Under trays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Pass 6 Jun 2018 85,776 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 81,495 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear diff oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2017 81,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2016 75,935 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 68,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2014 59,327 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 47,453 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 21,598 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 VNN is a 2011 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SD11 VNN, 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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SD11 VNN is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 3 May 2011.

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