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D7 KBN

2009 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests29 (26 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.7%

Mileage

162,466 mi
Last recorded162,466 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 7 Series90,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 KBN
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

26 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 162,466 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 152,583 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 158,799 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 134,179 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 154,989 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH rear pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 131,079 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 149,527 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 149,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 128,898 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 139,214 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 127,730 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 127,730 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring insecure both sids (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 111,452 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 129,430 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 100,701 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 124,270 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 90,326 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 88,994 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 113,902 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 79,017 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components /Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Jul 2017 103,463 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 72,684 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 95,758 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 61,906 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 79,162 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 52,051 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 64,277 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r jacking point missing

Fail 9 Oct 2013 56,093 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 45,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

adv n/s/f tyre outer edge outside mid 3/4 scrubbing

adv o/s/f tyre outer edge outside mid 3/4 scrubbing

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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D7 KBN is a 2009 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.7%.

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 D7 KBN, 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 D7 KBN registered?

D7 KBN is a 2009 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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