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A26 MUN

2009 BMW 7 Series

Grey Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,686 mi
Last recorded149,686 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 7 Series90,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 MUN
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 149,686 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 149,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm inner wear 275/40/19 runflats (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 134,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Less than 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 126,376 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S. Bald on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 126,291 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S. Bald on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Medallion ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 115,420 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 101,840 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 90,666 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 83,460 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 68,154 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 68,154 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 63,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 55,868 miles

Both rear tyre treads low

Pass 28 Jul 2016 46,561 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 46,561 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 46,561 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 39,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 31,279 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 20,475 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 11,209 miles

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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A26 MUN is a 2009 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 90,207 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 A26 MUN, 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 17 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A26 MUN is a 2009 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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