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C5 GJT

2011 BMW 730

Yellow Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,182 mi
Last recorded106,182 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 GJT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 106,182 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 100,689 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 94,484 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 89,305 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 84,450 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 84,450 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 79,905 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 79,905 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 78,406 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 73,163 miles

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

Rear both rear alloys cracked

Fail 5 Apr 2019 73,053 miles

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

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

Rear both rear alloys cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2018 66,611 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 59,706 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 53,820 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 53,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 27,236 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 24,918 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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C5 GJT is a 2011 BMW 730 in Yellow 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 C5 GJT, 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 C5 GJT registered?

C5 GJT is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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