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V9 OAB

2011 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,294 mi
Last recorded78,294 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV9 OAB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 78,294 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 77,733 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 75,722 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 74,515 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 72,479 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 69,577 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 61,857 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 45,498 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 41,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2015 35,681 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 35,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald to canvas on outer edge. (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 25,639 miles

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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V9 OAB is a 2011 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V9 OAB, 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 V9 OAB registered?

V9 OAB is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is V9 OAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V9 OAB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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