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AK59 LZE

2009 BMW 740

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,345 mi
Last recorded78,345 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 74069,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 LZE
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 78,345 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 76,749 miles

Electrical wiring hanging down next to pedals

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 74,936 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 74,928 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 74,126 miles

under body tray fitted obscuring the view components

Pass 15 Sep 2017 61,876 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 61,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 54,873 miles

Centre Front Nail in tyre ()

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 50,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 - 2.5mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 - 3mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2014 43,421 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 34,905 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 26,672 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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AK59 LZE is a 2009 BMW 740 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK59 LZE, 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 AK59 LZE registered?

AK59 LZE is a 2009 BMW 740, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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