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NL61 HRM

2011 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,798 mi
Last recorded107,798 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 74078,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 HRM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 107,798 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 107,798 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 103,265 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 103,091 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 99,568 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 92,311 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 85,731 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 78,953 miles

zero emitions decected

Pass 30 Oct 2018 70,814 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 60,547 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 60,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 52,275 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 41,325 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 28,884 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 29,523 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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NL61 HRM is a 2011 BMW 740 in Black 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 NL61 HRM, 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 NL61 HRM registered?

NL61 HRM is a 2011 BMW 740, first registered on 7 September 2011.

Is NL61 HRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL61 HRM 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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