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KV11 GTZ

2011 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

171,081 mi
Last recorded171,081 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 7 Series81,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV11 GTZ
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 171,081 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 154,524 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 139,730 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 139,730 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm on front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 125,205 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 125,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 110,004 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 94,889 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 84,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Alloy road wheel weld repaired on inner rim

Offside Rear Inner Alloy road wheel weld repaired on inner rim

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2019 84,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Alloy road wheel weld repaired on inner rim

Offside Rear Inner Alloy road wheel weld repaired on inner rim

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 84,735 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/20 RSC (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect fractured welded on multiple places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect fractured welded on multiple places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 74,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

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

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

Rear differential misting oil

Pass 8 Jul 2017 61,362 miles

Oil leak rear differential ()

damage to windscreen

Pass 8 Jul 2016 48,880 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 48,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

strong advise o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2015 35,516 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 35,516 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 30,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 30,030 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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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KV11 GTZ is a 2011 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KV11 GTZ, 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 KV11 GTZ registered?

KV11 GTZ is a 2011 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 13 July 2011.

Is KV11 GTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV11 GTZ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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