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SD61 EDX

2011 BMW 730

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,616 mi
Last recorded136,616 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 EDX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 136,616 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 133,966 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 132,834 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 127,941 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 123,100 miles

both rear wheels been repair with weld and painted over

Fail 9 Apr 2022 123,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2021 116,172 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 116,172 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 108,894 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 96,994 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 80,671 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edges.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 4 Dec 2017 79,827 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edges.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 1 Dec 2016 70,179 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

wipers smearing

Pass 9 Dec 2015 59,733 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 59,372 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 32,943 miles

Exhaust emissions to low to detect

Fail 4 Dec 2014 32,940 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust emissions to low to detect

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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SD61 EDX is a 2011 BMW 730 in White 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 SD61 EDX, 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 SD61 EDX registered?

SD61 EDX is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is SD61 EDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD61 EDX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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