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GJ59 VSV

2009 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,682 mi
Last recorded99,682 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 74069,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 VSV
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 99,682 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 84,878 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 78,519 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 75,493 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 72,073 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 72,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Sep 2018 67,342 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2018 67,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Sep 2017 60,315 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 51,117 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 39,204 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 29,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 24,234 miles

nearside front tyre has a small lump on outer side wall

Pass 30 Mar 2012 18,593 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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GJ59 VSV is a 2009 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ59 VSV, 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 GJ59 VSV registered?

GJ59 VSV is a 2009 BMW 740, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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The MOT history for GJ59 VSV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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