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WA61 RKA

2011 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,438 mi
Last recorded149,438 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA61 RKA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 149,438 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 137,325 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 124,770 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 112,358 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 105,405 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 105,312 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2020 102,392 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 97,211 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 91,329 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 91,329 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 79,460 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 72,279 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 66,418 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 59,586 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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WA61 RKA is a 2011 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WA61 RKA, 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

How do I check the history of WA61 RKA?

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What year was WA61 RKA registered?

WA61 RKA is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 24 November 2011.

Is WA61 RKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA61 RKA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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