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SD61 THN

2011 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,326 mi
Last recorded149,326 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 149,326 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 149,241 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 135,154 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 120,520 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 119,510 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint shock mounting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint shock mounting arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 119,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted too vehicle

Pass 24 Dec 2016 104,520 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2016 104,520 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rearmost arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rearmost arm (2.5.B.1a)

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Oct 2015 86,473 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 63,841 miles

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

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

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

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 THN is a 2011 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 THN, 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 THN registered?

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

Is SD61 THN safe to buy?

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