CarVerify

Free Car Check

SD61 YFS

2011 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,025 mi
Last recorded124,025 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 YFS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 124,025 miles

both front tyres are wearing badly on the outer edge

Pass 8 Jan 2021 121,701 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 121,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2020 116,997 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 10 Sep 2018 106,695 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 94,587 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint track control arms both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 72,631 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 53,931 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 36,826 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 36,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
Full BMW 730 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SD61 YFS is a 2011 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SD61 YFS?

You can check the full history of SD61 YFS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SD61 YFS registered?

SD61 YFS is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is SD61 YFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD61 YFS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SD61 YFS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SD61 YFS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.