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70 MA

2011 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,630 mi
Last recorded94,630 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration70 MA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 94,630 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 91,606 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 87,961 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 87,908 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 82,665 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 79,585 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 75,171 miles

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

Parking brake only just meets required efficiency

Pass 28 Feb 2020 72,239 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side front tyre worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 67,480 miles

offside front tyre badly worn on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2018 61,456 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 61,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 56,636 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 51,641 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to tread limit

Pass 10 Feb 2015 41,451 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 29,497 miles

Off side rear tyre worn close to tread limit

Fail 28 Feb 2014 29,453 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Off side rear tyre worn close to tread limit

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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70 MA is a 2011 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 70 MA, 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 70 MA registered?

70 MA is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is 70 MA safe to buy?

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