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ML61 MSY

2011 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,051 mi
Last recorded77,051 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 74078,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 MSY
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 77,051 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 73,757 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 71,652 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 64,371 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 57,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bungee cord wrapped around suspension and brake pipe (REMOVED)

Pass 29 Jul 2020 53,933 miles

Rear both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2019 51,200 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jul 2018 43,544 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 38,423 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 38,423 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 31,575 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 64,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2014 53,309 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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ML61 MSY is a 2011 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ML61 MSY, 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 ML61 MSY registered?

ML61 MSY is a 2011 BMW 740, first registered on 6 October 2011.

Is ML61 MSY safe to buy?

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