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SN61 GCF

2011 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,843 mi
Last recorded130,843 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN61 GCF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 130,843 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 108,579 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 90,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 275/35x20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 90,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 275/35x20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 83,896 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 83,895 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 80,666 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 79,062 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 76,788 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 76,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 71,380 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 71,378 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 64,228 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 54,918 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 48,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 41,598 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 41,598 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 30,655 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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SN61 GCF is a 2011 BMW 730 in Silver 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 SN61 GCF, 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 SN61 GCF registered?

SN61 GCF is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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The MOT history for SN61 GCF 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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