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SH61 BBX

2011 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,969 mi
Last recorded99,969 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 BBX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 99,969 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 99,968 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 92,370 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 92,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 85,882 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 80,247 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 80,240 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 73,756 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front rear arm ball joints slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 68,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 20 May 2019 59,398 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 58,044 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 55,741 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 55,741 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 51,073 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 43,467 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 37,349 miles

rear pads getting low

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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SH61 BBX is a 2011 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SH61 BBX, 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 SH61 BBX registered?

SH61 BBX is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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