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SP61 VVE

2011 BMW 740

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,002 mi
Last recorded131,002 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 BMW 74078,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP61 VVE
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 131,002 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 125,929 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 113,563 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 104,949 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 98,682 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 96,096 miles

front bottom ball joints have slight lift

Pass 9 Jan 2018 87,256 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 87,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 from each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 67,019 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 95,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 39,308 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 39,308 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 32,032 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SP61 VVE is a 2011 BMW 740 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SP61 VVE, 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 SP61 VVE registered?

SP61 VVE is a 2011 BMW 740, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is SP61 VVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP61 VVE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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