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C22 BLD

2009 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,171 mi
Last recorded114,171 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 74069,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 BLD
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 114,171 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 100,781 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive @ sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 shock absorbers light misting of oil

Fail 14 Mar 2024 100,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive @ sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 shock absorbers light misting of oil

Pass 3 Apr 2023 92,769 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 87,944 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 87,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 76,116 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 74,720 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 74,712 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 69,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2016 62,324 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 52,249 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 51,924 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2014 41,185 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 27,305 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 17,809 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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C22 BLD is a 2009 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C22 BLD, 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 C22 BLD registered?

C22 BLD is a 2009 BMW 740, first registered on 28 November 2009.

Is C22 BLD safe to buy?

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