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WJ61 ZDP

2011 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,951 mi
Last recorded126,951 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 74078,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 ZDP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 126,951 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2026 126,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 123,077 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 123,072 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 115,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 110,720 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Nov 2021 107,139 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 107,138 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 103,932 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both & rear pads starting to get low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 101,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

offside front brake fluctuates on braking

Pass 18 Oct 2018 95,848 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Fail 16 Oct 2018 95,834 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel cap broken. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen topped up windscreen wash. (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen topped up windscreen wash (3.5 (a))

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Pass 23 Sep 2017 88,402 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 77,997 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 65,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

top and bottom engine covers fitted.

Pass 14 Oct 2014 41,640 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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WJ61 ZDP is a 2011 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ61 ZDP, 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 WJ61 ZDP registered?

WJ61 ZDP is a 2011 BMW 740, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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