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YC61 LTZ

2011 BMW 740

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,562 mi
Last recorded140,562 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 74078,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 LTZ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 140,562 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 132,345 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 124,811 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 124,811 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 113,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit Now! at 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 102,192 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 91,988 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 91,957 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 83,314 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 70,825 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 54,911 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 30,252 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 25,067 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 18,580 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 18,455 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread inner edge bald

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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YC61 LTZ is a 2011 BMW 740 in Silver 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 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 YC61 LTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YC61 LTZ?

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What year was YC61 LTZ registered?

YC61 LTZ is a 2011 BMW 740, first registered on 29 November 2011.

Is YC61 LTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 LTZ 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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