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WF61 OLK

2011 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

217,536 mi
Last recorded217,536 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF61 OLK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 217,536 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 206,412 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 206,094 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 186,172 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 186,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 164,273 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Aug 2020 152,362 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 141,358 miles

Central Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens starting to deteriorate (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens starting to deteriorate (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge, but outside of central three quarters and no cords or ply exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two small chips in front of driver (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Pass 25 Aug 2018 125,623 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 109,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has slight to damage

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2016 83,412 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 68,464 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 68,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 56,788 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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WF61 OLK 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 78.6%.

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 WF61 OLK, 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 WF61 OLK registered?

WF61 OLK is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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