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SL61 GDY

2011 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,580 mi
Last recorded138,580 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 GDY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 138,580 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 127,568 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 118,766 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 107,069 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 92,034 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 92,032 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 87,430 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 78,452 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 78,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 63,633 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 54,909 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 54,909 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 45,820 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 44,236 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 44,234 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 31,756 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 31,756 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 19,128 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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SL61 GDY is a 2011 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GDY, 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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What year was SL61 GDY registered?

SL61 GDY is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 11 October 2011.

Is SL61 GDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL61 GDY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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