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VU11 PVY

2011 BMW 730

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,562 mi
Last recorded34,562 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 PVY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 34,562 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 34,007 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 32,623 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 31,478 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 31,478 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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VU11 PVY is a 2011 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VU11 PVY, 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 VU11 PVY registered?

VU11 PVY is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is VU11 PVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU11 PVY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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