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VL09 AMY

2011 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

175,407 mi
Last recorded175,407 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVL09 AMY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 175,407 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 163,207 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 146,465 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 134,045 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 122,947 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 122,944 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 108,678 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 98,096 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 80,605 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 64,305 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 48,724 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 34,515 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 26,618 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

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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VL09 AMY is a 2011 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VL09 AMY, 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 VL09 AMY registered?

VL09 AMY is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 25 October 2011.

Is VL09 AMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VL09 AMY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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