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AV61 LBO

2011 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

135,095 mi
Last recorded135,095 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 LBO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 135,095 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres, worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

all four wheels slightly distorted.

Pass 17 Aug 2024 131,434 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 126,547 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 119,303 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 109,111 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 102,836 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 102,836 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 95,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 89,352 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 79,724 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 67,666 miles

O/s front tyre cut deep, near cords & also worn to approx: 3mm..........1.4mm from limit

O/s front tyre valve stem perishing & cracked

Rear brake discs have corroded & pitted around hub & outer circumference areas (n/s more-so)

Under-tray & engine covering hinders view to some testable items

Fail 19 Aug 2016 67,666 miles

O/s front tyre cut deep, near cords & also worn to approx: 3mm..........1.4mm from limit

O/s front tyre valve stem perishing & cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake discs have corroded & pitted around hub & outer circumference areas (n/s more-so)

Under-tray & engine covering hinders view to some testable items

Pass 21 Aug 2015 55,147 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 55,105 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 54,395 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AV61 LBO is a 2011 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AV61 LBO, 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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AV61 LBO is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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