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J1 PVP

2011 BMW 740

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,201 mi
Last recorded72,201 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 74078,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 PVP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 72,201 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 71,951 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 71,524 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 69,547 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 68,298 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 67,697 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 63,279 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 63,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/40R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/40R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2017 54,593 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 40,885 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 28,073 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 11,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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J1 PVP 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 J1 PVP, 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 J1 PVP registered?

J1 PVP is a 2011 BMW 740, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is J1 PVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 PVP 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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