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AL08 HOL

2011 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,319 mi
Last recorded198,319 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL08 HOL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 198,319 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 185,309 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 167,422 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 155,674 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 152,477 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in B zone. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 152,477 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in B zone. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 147,679 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 142,053 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 131,596 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 131,589 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSF and OSF lower suspension arm bushes excess play. Foreward arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 118,137 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 97,905 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 97,905 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 82,545 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 53,165 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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AL08 HOL 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 AL08 HOL, 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 AL08 HOL registered?

AL08 HOL is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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