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YH61 OBS

2011 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,745 mi
Last recorded125,745 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 OBS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 125,745 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 100,606 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Oct 2023 83,953 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 77,945 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 71,979 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 66,571 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 66,571 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 64,184 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 58,861 miles

Rear advise pads very low

Fail 6 Dec 2018 58,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear advise pads very low

Pass 13 Nov 2017 51,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 43,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replace asap (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge / kerb bead cut

Nearside Rear tyre kerb bead cut advise replace

Offside Front tyre worn on edge / kerb bead cut

Offside Rear tyre kerb bead cut advise replace

Pass 11 Nov 2015 36,938 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 30,506 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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YH61 OBS is a 2011 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,979cc 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 YH61 OBS, 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 YH61 OBS registered?

YH61 OBS is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 3 November 2011.

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The MOT history for YH61 OBS 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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