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SH61 XJJ

2011 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

122,509 mi
Last recorded122,509 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 XJJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 122,509 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 108,374 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 99,424 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 95,702 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 90,258 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 84,650 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 81,676 miles

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 7 Dec 2018 77,221 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 72,868 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 66,339 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 66,338 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 58,904 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 41,271 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 19,184 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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SH61 XJJ is a 2011 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XJJ, 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 SH61 XJJ registered?

SH61 XJJ is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 22 December 2011.

Is SH61 XJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH61 XJJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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