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251D224

2009 BMW 740

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,531 mi
Last recorded45,531 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 74069,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration251D224
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 45,531 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 45,482 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 45,424 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 43,014 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 43,014 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 41,461 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 36,807 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 33,714 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 30,112 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 19,975 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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251D224 is a 2009 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2009 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 69,828 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 251D224, 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 17 years old, this BMW 740 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 251D224 registered?

251D224 is a 2009 BMW 740, first registered on 27 May 2009.

Is 251D224 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 251D224 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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