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EX61 SVU

2011 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

238,391 mi
Last recorded238,391 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 73082,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 SVU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 238,391 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 221,105 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc(s) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 221,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc(s) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 193,724 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs also lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 174,050 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Jun 2019 141,086 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 141,086 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 113,884 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 98,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 82,368 miles

Diesel emissions passed 0.03K T/C

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

Fail 14 Jun 2016 82,367 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/20 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/35/20 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Diesel emissions passed 0.03K T/C

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/35/20 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 68,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2014 59,051 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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EX61 SVU is a 2011 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EX61 SVU, 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 EX61 SVU registered?

EX61 SVU is a 2011 BMW 730, first registered on 21 October 2011.

Is EX61 SVU safe to buy?

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