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D8 VUX

2011 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

173,536 mi
Last recorded173,536 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 74078,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 VUX
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 173,536 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 168,671 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 165,631 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 158,185 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 152,401 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 142,228 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 142,228 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 136,543 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 122,842 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 111,931 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 100,448 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 85,056 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 61,768 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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D8 VUX is a 2011 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D8 VUX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D8 VUX registered?

D8 VUX is a 2011 BMW 740, first registered on 9 November 2011.

Is D8 VUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D8 VUX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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