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SD61 ZYO

2011 BMW 730

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,048 mi
Last recorded54,048 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 54,048 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 54,048 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 49,186 miles

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

the battery has no power to start.

Fail 5 Mar 2020 49,186 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

the battery has no power to start.

Pass 3 Sep 2018 49,171 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush/pin where shocker attaches to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 48,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 41,476 miles

245 45 19 V 102 runflat (front)

275 40 19 Y 101 runflat (rear)

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

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 32,945 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 32,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 21,349 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 ZYO is a 2011 BMW 730 in White 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 ZYO, 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

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What year was SD61 ZYO registered?

SD61 ZYO is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 8 November 2011.

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