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SJ61 SRZ

2011 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,835 mi
Last recorded188,835 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ61 SRZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 188,835 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 188,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 160,111 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 160,111 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 127,701 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 127,701 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2017 123,774 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 121,467 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 119,015 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 101,852 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 89,054 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 79,680 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 65,475 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 45,551 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

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Sep 2013 28,272 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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SJ61 SRZ is a 2011 BMW 730 in Grey 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 SRZ, 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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SJ61 SRZ is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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