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YC61 MYZ

2011 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,712 mi
Last recorded100,712 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 74078,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 MYZ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 100,712 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 81,882 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 67,955 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 54,109 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/o/s (2.4.G.2)

o/n/s rear rims repair

Fail 16 Dec 2016 53,995 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked and repaired by welding (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Road wheel cracked multiple cracks (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 37,233 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 37,212 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 25,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn thin on inner edge

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 MYZ is a 2011 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YC61 MYZ, 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

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What year was YC61 MYZ registered?

YC61 MYZ is a 2011 BMW 740, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is YC61 MYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC61 MYZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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