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D15 TAD

2011 BMW 740

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,001 mi
Last recorded158,001 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 74078,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD15 TAD
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 158,001 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 147,538 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 134,839 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 109,450 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 108,242 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 98,404 miles

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

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

Rear tyres are perished

Fail 23 Nov 2017 98,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

all tyres are perished

Pass 25 Oct 2016 94,580 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer shoulder

engine cover fitted obsuring some engine bay components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2015 88,784 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - worn (3.5.1i)

Front tyres low on edges

Undertray fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2015 88,752 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - worn (3.5.1i)

Front tyres low on edges

O/S/R Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Undertray fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2014 70,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s n/s front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Nov 2013 42,321 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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D15 TAD is a 2011 BMW 740 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D15 TAD, 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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D15 TAD is a 2011 BMW 740, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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