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JA55 BYA

2011 BMW 740

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,973 mi
Last recorded129,973 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 74078,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA55 BYA
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 129,973 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 127,659 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 125,032 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 119,623 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 115,242 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 115,184 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2021 111,943 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 109,216 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 89,412 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 69,584 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 69,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 57,359 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 54,151 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 39,493 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 30,735 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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JA55 BYA is a 2011 BMW 740 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JA55 BYA, 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 JA55 BYA registered?

JA55 BYA is a 2011 BMW 740, first registered on 21 October 2011.

Is JA55 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for JA55 BYA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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