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AF61 HYP

2011 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,981 mi
Last recorded156,981 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 HYP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 156,981 miles

All tyres are getting close to the legal limit

Chassis and suspension components are corroded

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obstructing full inspection

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 138,091 miles

Chassis and suspension components corroded

Emissions were tested and met but the DSM could not register the reading

Engine cover and undertrays fitted / Obstructing inspection

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both frontal shockers misting (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both frontal tyres are getting closer to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear shockers misting (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are getting closer to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 125,037 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 118,251 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 115,449 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 115,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 109,432 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer

Pass 23 Dec 2019 99,903 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 88,526 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 77,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 65,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 49,904 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 39,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2015 39,170 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AF61 HYP is a 2011 BMW 730 in Blue 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 AF61 HYP, 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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AF61 HYP is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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