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SL61 SZW

2011 BMW 730

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

195,565 mi
Last recorded195,565 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 SZW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 195,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 184,885 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 175,203 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 164,221 miles

All under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2022 143,198 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 130,577 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 130,577 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 105,939 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 97,415 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 97,401 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 91,581 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 83,960 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2016 71,283 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 71,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/20 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 54,615 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 39,589 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 SZW is a 2011 BMW 730 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SZW, 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 SZW registered?

SL61 SZW is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 13 October 2011.

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