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BX59 TYA

2009 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

166,654 mi
Last recorded166,654 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 74069,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2025 166,654 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))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 158,661 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 143,110 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 140,216 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 135,984 miles

Under-tray fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2019 123,147 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 121,026 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 94,914 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 85,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OSF brake back plate is insecure

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 76,241 miles

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO TEST

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 64,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 62,005 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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BX59 TYA is a 2009 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BX59 TYA, 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 TYA registered?

BX59 TYA is a 2009 BMW 740, first registered on 1 December 2009.

Is BX59 TYA safe to buy?

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