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BV59 GGY

2009 BMW 7 Series

Grey Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

196,209 mi
Last recorded196,209 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 7 Series90,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 GGY
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 196,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 185,017 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 161,155 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 158,740 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 151,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 142,720 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arms o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 142,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arms o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 131,543 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Front and rear wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 118,482 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 105,241 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides rear arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 90,362 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 78,120 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 26,878 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

nsr road wheel possible start of a crack on inner rim

Pass 4 Sep 2013 50,567 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 36,523 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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BV59 GGY is a 2009 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BV59 GGY, 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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BV59 GGY is a 2009 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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