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SP61 WZS

2011 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,095 mi
Last recorded105,095 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 WZS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 105,095 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 99,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 89,568 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 80,809 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Feb 2021 80,809 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2020 75,627 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 75,627 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2019 67,085 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged but legible

Pass 16 Feb 2018 59,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres worn on inner + outer edges.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning lamp on.

Pass 21 Feb 2017 51,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 43,804 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn uneven on outer tread and damaged on outer tyre wall

Fail 9 Feb 2016 43,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn uneven on outer tread and damaged on outer tyre wall

Pass 17 Feb 2015 35,977 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 25,738 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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SP61 WZS is a 2011 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SP61 WZS, 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 SP61 WZS registered?

SP61 WZS is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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