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SL61 XMB

2011 BMW 730

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,801 mi
Last recorded155,801 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 155,801 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 155,676 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 153,682 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 148,177 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 140,701 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 124,962 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 113,131 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 94,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm in rear /puncher (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Sep 2017 78,594 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

Fail 21 Sep 2017 78,594 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 17 Sep 2016 63,363 miles

emissions too clean for smokemeter

Pass 28 Sep 2015 36,810 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 36,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 30,748 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 30,742 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 30,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 30,123 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 30,123 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 XMB is a 2011 BMW 730 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XMB, 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 XMB registered?

SL61 XMB is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is SL61 XMB safe to buy?

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