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GF61 XSY

2011 BMW 740

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,387 mi
Last recorded103,387 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 74078,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 103,387 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 101,885 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 101,229 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 99,406 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 96,331 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Dec 2021 96,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Dec 2020 87,325 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 82,514 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 76,908 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 71,285 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 65,526 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 57,816 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 50,399 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 49,748 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 XSY is a 2011 BMW 740 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XSY, 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 XSY registered?

GF61 XSY is a 2011 BMW 740, first registered on 1 December 2011.

Is GF61 XSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF61 XSY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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