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BK11 WTE

2011 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,785 mi
Last recorded142,785 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 WTE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 142,785 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 138,942 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 134,307 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 122,703 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 122,703 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/zr20 falken (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2022 104,385 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 90,261 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 77,687 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 77,685 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 72,136 miles

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbing inner edge just starting to blister (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

top up oil before test low

Fail 25 Mar 2019 72,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbing inner edge just starting to blister (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

top up oil before test low

Pass 22 Mar 2018 64,927 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edges (3.5.1i)

emissions too clean to register

Pass 27 Mar 2017 57,746 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

emissions too clean to register

Pass 21 Mar 2016 50,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

all 4 alloys scuffed

Pass 31 Mar 2015 43,805 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 43,805 miles

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

n/s/r tyre3/3/0 mm

Pass 17 Mar 2014 32,802 miles

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

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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BK11 WTE is a 2011 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BK11 WTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK11 WTE registered?

BK11 WTE is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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