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AF61 XDK

2011 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,314 mi
Last recorded141,314 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 XDK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 141,314 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 141,296 miles

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

Unable to inspect upper of rear springs in turret

Pass 21 Aug 2024 140,305 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 140,285 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 138,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 136,233 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 131,144 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 131,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 127,961 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 118,720 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray cover fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 118,657 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray cover fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 106,140 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 94,774 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 87,128 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 51,794 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 39,041 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has a cut in sidewall but not to cord

osf tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Sep 2014 39,040 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre and n/s/r tyre cuts in sidewall but not to cord

osf tyre worn on outer edge

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 XDK is a 2011 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AF61 XDK, 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 AF61 XDK registered?

AF61 XDK is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is AF61 XDK safe to buy?

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