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VU61 JVZ

2011 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,951 mi
Last recorded148,951 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 JVZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 May 2025 148,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 142,764 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 130,036 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 117,871 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 103,596 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 93,023 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 86,378 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 78,483 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 70,516 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 62,810 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 50,423 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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VU61 JVZ is a 2011 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 VU61 JVZ, 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 VU61 JVZ registered?

VU61 JVZ is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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