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BF61 JBV

2011 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,125 mi
Last recorded147,125 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 JBV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 147,125 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 147,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 140,237 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 134,073 miles

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Fail 15 Sep 2023 134,041 miles

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

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 16 Sep 2022 117,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 105,010 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))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2020 95,117 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2019 91,609 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 75,988 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))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 66,627 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 53,322 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 53,322 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 32,328 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 24,289 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 24,091 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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BF61 JBV is a 2011 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BF61 JBV, 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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BF61 JBV is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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