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GS53 TAR

2009 BMW 7 Series

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

103,953 mi
Last recorded103,953 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 7 Series90,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS53 TAR
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 103,953 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 91,082 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 91,071 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2023 79,972 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 74,605 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 72,632 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 67,404 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 63,605 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 63,605 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 57,592 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 52,140 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 45,417 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 41,508 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 35,519 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 27,941 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 22,203 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 15,814 miles

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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GS53 TAR is a 2009 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GS53 TAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GS53 TAR registered?

GS53 TAR is a 2009 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is GS53 TAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GS53 TAR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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