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C5 CAL

2011 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,859 mi
Last recorded101,859 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 CAL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2025 101,859 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 99,892 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 97,514 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 94,769 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 90,075 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 86,962 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 16 Aug 2019 81,636 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 75,277 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 67,086 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 61,302 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 51,721 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 38,370 miles

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

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

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

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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C5 CAL is a 2011 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C5 CAL, 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 C5 CAL registered?

C5 CAL is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 3 September 2011.

Is C5 CAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 CAL shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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