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GF61 TKA

2011 BMW 740

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,988 mi
Last recorded91,988 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 74078,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 TKA
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 91,988 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 88,172 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 85,962 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 84,818 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2020 83,322 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 77,192 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 64,114 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 55,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre has cut on sidewall

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre has cut on sidewall

Pass 20 Sep 2016 45,333 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 45,330 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 33,513 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 26,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre damaged on inner sidewall

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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GF61 TKA is a 2011 BMW 740 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GF61 TKA, 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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What year was GF61 TKA registered?

GF61 TKA is a 2011 BMW 740, first registered on 9 November 2011.

Is GF61 TKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF61 TKA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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