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VAZ 5551

2011 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,486 mi
Last recorded167,486 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAZ 5551
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 167,486 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 155,152 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 141,347 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 134,280 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 134,209 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 127,865 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 122,128 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 99,652 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 86,055 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 79,969 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it. Unable to see if nail has reached cords without damaging tyre further

Pass 14 Jul 2015 75,564 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 71,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 68,745 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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VAZ 5551 is a 2011 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VAZ 5551, 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 VAZ 5551 registered?

VAZ 5551 is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 17 August 2011.

Is VAZ 5551 safe to buy?

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