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SK11 ZBC

2011 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,228 mi
Last recorded176,228 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK11 ZBC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 176,228 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 May 2020 153,084 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 149,122 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 146,141 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 Suspension and Steering components

Pass 21 Apr 2017 131,016 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 131,016 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working dip beam (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working main beam (1.1.A.3b)

front pads look low

Pass 21 Mar 2016 100,320 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 75,534 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing inside edges.

Fail 7 Apr 2015 75,433 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 47,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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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SK11 ZBC is a 2011 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SK11 ZBC, 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 SK11 ZBC registered?

SK11 ZBC is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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