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SO11 VXY

2011 BMW 740

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,822 mi
Last recorded127,822 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 74078,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO11 VXY
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 127,822 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under trays are fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2025 127,822 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

under trays are fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2024 122,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 115,087 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 100,539 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 100,539 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 84,871 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 72,601 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 49,889 miles

no acceleration detected

Pass 25 Oct 2018 44,730 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 40,933 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Jan 2017 36,189 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 36,189 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 31,227 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 26,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2015 26,501 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2014 22,857 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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SO11 VXY is a 2011 BMW 740 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SO11 VXY, 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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SO11 VXY is a 2011 BMW 740, first registered on 14 July 2011.

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