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DE59 DDZ

2009 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,966 mi
Last recorded204,966 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 7 Series90,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 DDZ
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 204,966 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 201,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 245/45/19 98y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 201,651 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both @1.6mm 275/40/19 101y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 245/45/19 98y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 197,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/r19/101y 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 186,430 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 180,696 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 171,831 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 160,998 miles

oil leak from engine and rear rear differential

Fail 27 Jun 2018 160,995 miles

Front 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

oil leak from engine and rear rear differential

Pass 30 Jun 2017 139,683 miles

Nearside Front road wheel damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2017 139,677 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front road wheel damaged

brake warning light on

Pass 18 Jun 2016 117,775 miles

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

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

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

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

headlights require alignment as one is low and one is high but both within tolerance

rear brake pad sensor wiring incorrect and not fitted as it should be

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2016 117,773 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

headlights require alignment as one is low and one is high but both within tolerance

rear brake pad sensor wiring incorrect and not fitted as it should be

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 90,319 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 60,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 23,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DE59 DDZ is a 2009 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE59 DDZ, 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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DE59 DDZ is a 2009 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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