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AE59 JFF

2009 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,446 mi
Last recorded98,446 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 74069,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE59 JFF
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 98,446 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 98,445 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 93,745 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 90,020 miles

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

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

both rear tyres fitted (inside/outside) wrong way

Pass 16 Jul 2022 86,918 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2022 86,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 83,684 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 81,665 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 77,756 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 72,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 63,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm replace tyre soon (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 2-3mm replace tyre ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 53,660 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 53,660 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 53,115 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 37,538 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)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 22,338 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 22,338 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 22,164 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 22,164 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 16,426 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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AE59 JFF is a 2009 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AE59 JFF, 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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AE59 JFF is a 2009 BMW 740, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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