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SL61 FVG

2011 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,519 mi
Last recorded92,519 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 FVG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 92,519 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 88,815 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel rim has been repaired

Pass 31 Mar 2023 82,943 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 82,506 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine x under covers fitted

Pass 25 May 2022 69,609 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 69,598 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 61,617 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 59,966 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 56,225 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 51,349 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 51,349 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 46,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 41,502 miles

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some items

Fail 6 Oct 2016 41,502 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some items

Pass 2 Oct 2015 33,171 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 26,611 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 26,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge advise replacement

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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SL61 FVG is a 2011 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SL61 FVG, 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 SL61 FVG registered?

SL61 FVG is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is SL61 FVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL61 FVG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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