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SD11 ZVN

2011 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,294 mi
Last recorded134,294 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD11 ZVN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 134,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 122,705 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2024 122,619 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel damage to rim

pad warning light on all pads appear ok

Fail 22 May 2024 122,075 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 115,878 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 115,602 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested coil spring offside front broken sticking out (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 99,608 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view LESS THAN A 10MM CIRCLE WITHIN ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 99,455 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view LESS THAN A 10MM CIRCLE WITHIN ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 78,384 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 49,413 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 49,412 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 33,528 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 20,541 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 16,505 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 ZVN is a 2011 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZVN, 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 ZVN registered?

SD11 ZVN is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 17 May 2011.

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