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SD61 SGO

2011 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,587 mi
Last recorded134,587 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 SGO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 134,587 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 133,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 131,260 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 129,084 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 128,876 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 122,817 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 110,611 miles

advise on rear brake pads getting low

advise on wear to both rear tyres

Pass 11 Jul 2018 96,871 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 96,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 72,604 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 72,603 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 44,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases In engine bay (7.1.2)

Nail in NSF tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 18,805 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 18,800 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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SD61 SGO 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 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 SD61 SGO, 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 SGO registered?

SD61 SGO is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 24 October 2011.

Is SD61 SGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD61 SGO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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