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BX59 FLH

2009 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,773 mi
Last recorded143,773 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 74069,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX59 FLH
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 143,773 miles

engine covers , sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2025 143,773 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine covers , sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2024 141,004 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush is in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush is in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 138,613 miles

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

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

engine covers , sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2023 138,612 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers , sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2022 135,272 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 135,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread parting from the carcase (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2021 130,731 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 130,730 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 126,810 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 126,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2019 122,799 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 122,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2018 118,883 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 108,416 miles

sill covers fitted

under shields fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2016 97,889 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

bad oil leak

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under vehicle guards fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 87,112 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 63,548 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 63,452 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 47,030 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 47,030 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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BX59 FLH is a 2009 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX59 FLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX59 FLH registered?

BX59 FLH is a 2009 BMW 740, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is BX59 FLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX59 FLH shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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