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BJ09 WCF

2009 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

151,589 mi
Last recorded151,589 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 7 Series90,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 WCF
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 151,589 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 149,523 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 144,750 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 141,391 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 134,534 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 130,589 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 124,912 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 120,989 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 113,633 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 107,385 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 107,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 100,366 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 93,086 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 93,081 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Both Front tyres wearing from edges

Pass 4 Jun 2013 74,970 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 64,538 miles

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

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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BJ09 WCF is a 2009 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ09 WCF, 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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What year was BJ09 WCF registered?

BJ09 WCF is a 2009 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 5 June 2009.

Is BJ09 WCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ09 WCF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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