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AJ61 AUU

2011 BMW 730

Yellow Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,509 mi
Last recorded159,509 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 AUU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 159,509 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Rear Differential Leaking but not to Excess

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 145,933 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 137,960 miles

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))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 137,960 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (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))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 127,038 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 116,199 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 103,747 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 103,747 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))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 89,671 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 76,358 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 59,556 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 50,831 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 47,517 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 38,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AJ61 AUU is a 2011 BMW 730 in Yellow 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 AJ61 AUU, 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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AJ61 AUU is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 2 December 2011.

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