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SO11 BBK

2011 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,313 mi
Last recorded115,313 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO11 BBK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 115,313 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 113,354 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 113,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 107,922 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 101,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm bald inside (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 May 2022 93,751 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 86,573 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 78,508 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 70,743 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 70,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 64,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut/damaged

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cut/damaged

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 55,882 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 55,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall. also nail in extreme inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 46,976 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 36,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2014 36,206 miles

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

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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SO11 BBK is a 2011 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SO11 BBK, 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 SO11 BBK registered?

SO11 BBK is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 14 July 2011.

Is SO11 BBK safe to buy?

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