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GU59 MLJ

2009 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

146,840 mi
Last recorded146,840 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 74069,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 MLJ
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 146,840 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 135,316 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 123,436 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 111,012 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 95,123 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 91,630 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 91,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 79,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 65,956 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 51,295 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 36,470 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 30,259 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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GU59 MLJ is a 2009 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GU59 MLJ, 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 GU59 MLJ registered?

GU59 MLJ is a 2009 BMW 740, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is GU59 MLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 MLJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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