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AK61 OSC

2011 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,940 mi
Last recorded129,940 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 OSC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 129,940 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 129,932 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 125,001 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 116,710 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 116,670 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner and outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 111,422 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 104,618 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 89,500 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 81,107 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 69,499 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 59,616 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 59,583 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 47,132 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)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 36,387 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 26,606 miles

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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AK61 OSC is a 2011 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK61 OSC, 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 AK61 OSC registered?

AK61 OSC is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is AK61 OSC safe to buy?

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