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KV61 AXB

2011 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,122 mi
Last recorded144,122 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 7 Series81,542 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV61 AXB
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 144,122 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 133,736 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 124,133 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 116,629 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 116,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 105,918 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 99,562 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 99,562 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2019 93,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth outer (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 93,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 85,601 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 85,601 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 74,805 miles

engine covers fitted restricting view

Fail 16 Nov 2017 74,805 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers fitted restricting view

Pass 2 Sep 2016 61,755 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 42,124 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

nearside rear tyre wearing low.

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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KV61 AXB is a 2011 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KV61 AXB, 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

How do I check the history of KV61 AXB?

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What year was KV61 AXB registered?

KV61 AXB is a 2011 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is KV61 AXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV61 AXB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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