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GJ59 XZH

2009 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

236,734 mi
Last recorded236,734 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 7 Series90,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 XZH
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 236,734 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 140,441 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2023 129,924 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 122,195 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 117,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 107,536 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 95,961 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2019 95,885 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front lower arm front bush has slight play

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres worn heavy on inner edges (close to cords 275/35/20) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 88,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 80,066 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 70,844 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 61,690 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 61,690 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

2 nails nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 52,512 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 52,511 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 41,070 miles

o/s/r tyre tread wearing low on inner edge in one area

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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GJ59 XZH is a 2009 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GJ59 XZH, 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 GJ59 XZH registered?

GJ59 XZH is a 2009 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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