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B3 SAJ

2011 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,542 mi
Last recorded153,542 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 SAJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 153,542 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 153,508 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 153,500 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 150,220 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 150,220 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 144,050 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 135,834 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 126,310 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 116,373 miles

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

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

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 17 Oct 2016 97,201 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 76,091 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 76,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 73,361 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 59,267 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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B3 SAJ is a 2011 BMW 730 in Grey 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 B3 SAJ, 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 B3 SAJ registered?

B3 SAJ is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is B3 SAJ safe to buy?

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