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SO11 EJA

2011 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

231,172 mi
Last recorded231,172 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2025 231,172 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 221,032 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 221,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 207,754 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 201,613 miles

Engine Cover And Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 201,612 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Engine Cover And Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 197,515 miles

Engine Cover And Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Under Side Components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 195,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 189,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 150,467 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 111,987 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 57,244 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 57,243 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 EJA is a 2011 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SO11 EJA, 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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SO11 EJA is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 28 July 2011.

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