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DX59 MHE

2009 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,076 mi
Last recorded105,076 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 74069,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX59 MHE
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 105,076 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle components, brake pipe front & rear, rear spring, both side inner sills, all slight corroded

slight play in steering joints both side

Pass 24 Apr 2018 104,326 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 103,115 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 89,292 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 69,082 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 69,082 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 51,330 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 51,330 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 36,418 miles

Both Sills Have Plastic Covers Fitted

Engine Has Vairous Plastic Covers Fitted

Under Car Has Vairous Plastic Covers Fitted

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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DX59 MHE is a 2009 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DX59 MHE, 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 DX59 MHE registered?

DX59 MHE is a 2009 BMW 740, first registered on 17 October 2009.

Is DX59 MHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX59 MHE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX59 MHE have outstanding finance?

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