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J11 JLJ

2015 BMW 740

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,324 mi
Last recorded87,324 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 74044,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 JLJ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 87,324 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 87,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 75,387 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 62,911 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 50,459 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 38,618 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 27,831 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 26,144 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 19,874 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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J11 JLJ is a 2015 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 44,782 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 J11 JLJ, 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 11 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 J11 JLJ registered?

J11 JLJ is a 2015 BMW 740, first registered on 27 July 2015.

Is J11 JLJ safe to buy?

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