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YA11 DLJ

2011 BMW 740

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

118,538 mi
Last recorded118,538 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 74078,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA11 DLJ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 118,538 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 114,282 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 112,372 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 107,498 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 107,468 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 95,648 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 89,381 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 89,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 May 2019 74,122 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 70,105 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 66,294 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 52,392 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 50,905 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 39,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 32,198 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 30,725 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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YA11 DLJ is a 2011 BMW 740 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YA11 DLJ, 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 YA11 DLJ registered?

YA11 DLJ is a 2011 BMW 740, first registered on 3 August 2011.

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