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YR11 UGE

2011 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,069 mi
Last recorded142,069 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 74078,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR11 UGE
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 142,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play worn at service limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 142,068 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play worn at service limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 135,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm connected to shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm connected to shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 131,864 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 120,150 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 107,387 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 107,385 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 104,226 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 99,217 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 62,430 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 41,723 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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YR11 UGE is a 2011 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YR11 UGE, 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 YR11 UGE registered?

YR11 UGE is a 2011 BMW 740, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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