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BM10 GUS

2011 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,852 mi
Last recorded116,852 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM10 GUS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 116,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 116,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 112,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear straight arm ball joint slight play/lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear straight arm ball joint slight play/lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 112,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear straight arm ball joint slight play/lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear straight arm ball joint slight play/lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 109,761 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 95,322 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 89,432 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 80,287 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 78,192 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 74,773 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 67,803 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 67,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 63,373 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 63,373 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both and disc worn (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 57,646 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 49,079 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 35,674 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 25,078 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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BM10 GUS is a 2011 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BM10 GUS, 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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BM10 GUS is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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