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SM60 ZDZ

2011 BMW 730

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

216,718 mi
Last recorded216,718 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM60 ZDZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 216,718 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 197,934 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 190,917 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 190,917 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 179,479 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre inner edges worn smooth

repairs carried out using part worn tyres

Fail 7 Feb 2023 179,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre inner edges worn smooth

Pass 18 Feb 2022 164,500 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Differential rubber bushes deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2022 164,497 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Parking brake not holding (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Differential rubber bushes deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2021 151,503 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 151,478 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall marked with yellow chalk 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (front) marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured edge - marked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

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

covers & shields fitted

tpms light on

Pass 16 May 2020 144,223 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

covers and shields fitted

Pass 18 May 2019 130,519 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear repair carried out to rear wheel inner edge

Pass 18 May 2018 114,733 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 98,867 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2016 82,631 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 65,131 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 44,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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SM60 ZDZ is a 2011 BMW 730 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SM60 ZDZ, 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 SM60 ZDZ registered?

SM60 ZDZ is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 2 February 2011.

Is SM60 ZDZ safe to buy?

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