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SJ61 SFX

2011 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,829 mi
Last recorded153,829 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ61 SFX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 153,829 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 137,036 miles

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2024 120,938 miles

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2023 115,825 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 104,781 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 94,464 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 94,464 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 79,770 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 79,768 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 63,319 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))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 63,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (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 9 Mar 2018 51,627 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 49,357 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 44,294 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 35,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SJ61 SFX is a 2011 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJ61 SFX, 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 SJ61 SFX registered?

SJ61 SFX is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is SJ61 SFX safe to buy?

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