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KS61 VEP

2011 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,117 mi
Last recorded122,117 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 7 Series81,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS61 VEP
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 122,117 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 110,722 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 110,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn outer Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 106,408 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 93,853 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 85,618 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 72,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 72,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 71,330 miles

Inner Road wheel slightly distorted All wheel rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play main suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play main suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 41,883 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 39,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight play outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 35,694 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 35,694 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 28,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 20,791 miles

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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KS61 VEP is a 2011 BMW 7 Series in Black 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 KS61 VEP, 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 KS61 VEP registered?

KS61 VEP is a 2011 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 2 December 2011.

Is KS61 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS61 VEP 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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