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B7 VSL

2011 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

102,678 mi
Last recorded102,678 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 VSL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 102,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Jun 2024 94,650 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 94,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 Jun 2023 87,911 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 82,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 22 Jun 2021 76,461 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 73,135 miles

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

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective rear diff mount ()

Pass 27 Jul 2019 68,827 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 63,990 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 59,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint arm to rear of car (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint arm to rear of car (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 54,339 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 49,696 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 45,115 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 45,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 44,786 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm+ some cuts in tread

oil level low

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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B7 VSL 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 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 B7 VSL, 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 B7 VSL registered?

B7 VSL is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 20 May 2011.

Is B7 VSL safe to buy?

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