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MY61 PEC

2011 BMW 740

Silver Diesel 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,548 mi
Last recorded145,548 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 74078,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY61 PEC
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 145,548 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 145,548 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 131,106 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 114,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 114,029 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 103,132 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 95,387 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 93,475 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 93,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 90,994 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 90,992 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2019 90,978 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Smell of diesel under bonnet

Pass 23 Jul 2018 41,338 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 31,975 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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MY61 PEC is a 2011 BMW 740 in Silver with a 3,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MY61 PEC, 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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MY61 PEC is a 2011 BMW 740, first registered on 1 December 2011.

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