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LJ08 SOH

2011 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,575 mi
Last recorded62,575 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 74078,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 SOH
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 62,575 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 61,562 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 61,562 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 58,758 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush worn advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush worn advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine but under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s rear bottom arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to crack advise placement

Pass 20 Jul 2021 55,989 miles

Spare tyre defective spare tyre flat ()

Fail 20 Jul 2021 55,989 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre defective spare tyre flat ()

Pass 27 Aug 2020 55,055 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 52,558 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 49,677 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 46,239 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 43,283 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 39,588 miles

covers fitted in engine bay, restricting access.

under trays fitted restricting access

Pass 15 Aug 2014 36,847 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 31,615 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 26,727 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 26,426 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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LJ08 SOH is a 2011 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LJ08 SOH, 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 LJ08 SOH registered?

LJ08 SOH is a 2011 BMW 740, first registered on 7 May 2011.

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