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WJ61 BZX

2011 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,113 mi
Last recorded124,113 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 BZX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 124,113 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 119,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2,7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2,8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 114,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 110,850 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 104,608 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 73,896 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 66,151 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 54,800 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 54,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 44,576 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 44,326 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 39,692 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 27,164 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 27,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

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 BZX 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 WJ61 BZX, 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 WJ61 BZX registered?

WJ61 BZX is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 6 September 2011.

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The MOT history for WJ61 BZX 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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