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YH61 WVZ

2011 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,305 mi
Last recorded164,305 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 WVZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 164,305 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2025 156,147 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished both fronts (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear welding repairs

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres low nsr bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

no measurable emissions

undertray damaged

Fail 20 Mar 2025 156,142 miles

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished both fronts (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear welding repairs

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres low nsr bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

no measurable emissions

undertray damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2024 149,041 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 149,039 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 142,235 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 142,235 miles

Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing on all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 136,171 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 136,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 13 Mar 2021 133,527 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 131,110 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 117,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 103,662 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 97,958 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 97,958 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2017 97,248 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 97,248 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 164,927 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 163,885 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to sensor wirers (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to sensor wires (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 140,081 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 96,196 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 WVZ is a 2011 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YH61 WVZ, 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 YH61 WVZ registered?

YH61 WVZ is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 24 October 2011.

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