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WJ61 ARU

2011 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,121 mi
Last recorded134,121 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 ARU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 134,121 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge two front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 119,136 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 119,136 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 115,000 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 102,105 miles

Both front headlamp washers permanently out but fully operational otherwise.

Pass 11 Oct 2021 95,072 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 90,057 miles

Offside Rear Inner wheel repaired

Pass 16 May 2019 78,699 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 78,698 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 74,967 miles

Front shock gaitors split

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 65,009 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 59,984 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015
Pass 3 Oct 2014 41,834 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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WJ61 ARU is a 2011 BMW 730 in Silver 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 WJ61 ARU, 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 WJ61 ARU registered?

WJ61 ARU is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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