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SF11 OWU

2011 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

174,612 mi
Last recorded174,612 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF11 OWU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 174,612 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 169,034 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 169,034 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 159,035 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 159,035 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 155,121 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 149,141 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 221,845 miles

Chip in windscreen in zone A

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

OIL LEAK

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 211,091 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Chip in windshield in zone a 10mm

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 211,091 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Chip in windshield in zone a 10mm

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 n/s/f and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 189,474 miles

Offside Front Upper Chip in windshield in zone a 10mm

Fail 14 Aug 2018 189,411 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Chip in windshield in zone a 10mm

Pass 24 Jul 2017 167,868 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 146,095 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2015 131,989 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 May 2015 131,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Off side and near side front tyre edges wearing out.

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 75,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 59,877 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 42,879 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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SF11 OWU is a 2011 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SF11 OWU, 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 SF11 OWU registered?

SF11 OWU is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 26 April 2011.

Is SF11 OWU safe to buy?

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