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BT61 WNP

2011 BMW 740

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,684 mi
Last recorded142,684 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 74078,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 WNP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 142,684 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 137,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 131,201 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 121,875 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2020 109,839 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 105,455 miles

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

Rear Tyres Worn Inner Edge

Pass 28 Dec 2018 93,140 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 92,921 miles

Offside Rear Steering wheel rim fractured inner edge (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2018 85,156 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 80,417 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 80,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2015 64,387 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 49,591 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 740?

Based on 66,909 MOT tests across 7,677 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
5,446
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
7,677
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,288
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,736
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,281
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,245
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,224
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BT61 WNP is a 2011 BMW 740 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2011 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 78,720 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 740 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT61 WNP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 740 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 740 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BT61 WNP is a 2011 BMW 740, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is BT61 WNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 WNP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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