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DS61 AOY

2011 BMW 7 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,834 mi
Last recorded165,834 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 7 Series81,542 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 AOY
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 165,834 miles

Clean emissions

Pass 13 Aug 2024 146,734 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 146,734 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 126,532 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 126,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 121,166 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Dec 2021 115,312 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 115,312 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 112,402 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 103,972 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 95,478 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 89,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Nov 2016 87,080 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 72,131 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 57,202 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)

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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DS61 AOY is a 2011 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 81,542 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 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS61 AOY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS61 AOY registered?

DS61 AOY is a 2011 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 18 December 2011.

Is DS61 AOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS61 AOY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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