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DN59 KNM

2009 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,003 mi
Last recorded125,003 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 74069,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 KNM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 125,003 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 119,333 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 117,652 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 117,652 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 106,526 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 106,524 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 91,094 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 91,094 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 79,774 miles

***2 X CHILD SEATS FITTED***

***OIL LEAK***

Fail 21 Jan 2016 79,774 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

***2 X CHILD SEATS FITTED***

***OIL LEAK***

Pass 3 Dec 2014 61,331 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 61,331 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 49,981 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 49,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 39,563 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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DN59 KNM is a 2009 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DN59 KNM, 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 DN59 KNM registered?

DN59 KNM is a 2009 BMW 740, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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