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222D959

2011 BMW 730

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,042 mi
Last recorded141,042 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration222D959
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 141,042 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 122,405 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 114,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 98,304 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2015 50,670 miles

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

Front Number plate slight damage

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Unable to check emissions due to noisy engine

oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2015 50,670 miles

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front Number plate slight damage

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Unable to check emissions due to noisy engine

oil leak

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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222D959 is a 2011 BMW 730 in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 222D959, 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 222D959 registered?

222D959 is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 23 June 2011.

Is 222D959 safe to buy?

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