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LO61 NLU

2011 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

29,608 mi
Last recorded29,608 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 74078,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 NLU
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 29,608 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 28,858 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 25,838 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 24,266 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 24,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 22,403 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 20,936 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 18,496 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 16,138 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 14,044 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 14,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 11,918 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 11,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 8,101 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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LO61 NLU is a 2011 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LO61 NLU, 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 LO61 NLU registered?

LO61 NLU is a 2011 BMW 740, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is LO61 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO61 NLU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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