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SH61 YKM

2011 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,801 mi
Last recorded153,801 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 YKM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 153,801 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

plastic trim covering sills and underside

Fail 27 Jan 2022 153,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rears (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging off mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. fronts (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

plastic trim covering sills and underside

Pass 8 Jan 2021 131,714 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 131,714 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 118,359 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 118,355 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 108,410 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower rearward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 108,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 95,486 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 80,215 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 62,921 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 43,958 miles

inner edge wear on both rear tyres

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 YKM is a 2011 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SH61 YKM, 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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SH61 YKM is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 2 December 2011.

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