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AU61 GMG

2011 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,579 mi
Last recorded99,579 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 GMG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 99,579 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 99,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm ball joint - Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake fluctuating when applied

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 91,346 miles

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower, rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 91,346 miles

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower, rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached PRS (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 85,240 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 85,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre,just on legal limit , badly worn on inside

Offside Rear tyre,just on legal limit, badly worn on inside

Pass 23 Jul 2021 78,180 miles

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted both inner wheel wells dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all brake pads appear low requires further investigation

plastic covers in engine bay restricting view of multiple components

undertrays fitted restricting view of multiple underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2020 71,918 miles

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted both inner wheel wells dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all brake pads appear low requires further investigation

plastic covers in engine bay restricting view of multiple components

undertrays fitted restricting view of multiple underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2020 71,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre deformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted both inner wheel wells dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

all brake pads appear low requires further investigation

plastic covers in engine bay restricting view of multiple components

undertrays fitted restricting view of multiple underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2019 65,813 miles

rear brake pads quite low

Fail 1 Aug 2019 65,813 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50/18 and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50/18 and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50/18 and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective very streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

rear brake pads quite low

Pass 31 Jul 2018 58,232 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 50,606 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 42,477 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 33,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2015 33,593 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2014 33,498 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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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AU61 GMG is a 2011 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AU61 GMG, 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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AU61 GMG is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 20 December 2011.

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