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GX61 JTV

2011 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,411 mi
Last recorded143,411 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 74078,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX61 JTV
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 143,411 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 124,494 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 104,634 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 80,730 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 64,322 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 49,966 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 32,037 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 29,952 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 26,746 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 23,853 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 23,819 miles

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both Outer side wall. 245/40/r20-99y RUNFLAT (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 21,180 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 19,127 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 19,125 miles

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

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

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

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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GX61 JTV is a 2011 BMW 740 in Black 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 GX61 JTV, 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 GX61 JTV registered?

GX61 JTV is a 2011 BMW 740, first registered on 4 November 2011.

Is GX61 JTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX61 JTV 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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