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GY09 NKK

2009 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

186,179 mi
Last recorded186,179 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 7 Series90,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 NKK
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 186,179 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front wipers are working on high speed only error showing on instrument cluster

Fail 11 Aug 2021 186,179 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

front wipers are working on high speed only error showing on instrument cluster

Pass 24 Aug 2019 185,487 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 183,429 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 171,714 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jul 2017 171,714 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak ()

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 242,804 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 137,643 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 100,329 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 94,420 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 84,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 66,520 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 33,427 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 32,536 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 26,980 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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GY09 NKK is a 2009 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GY09 NKK, 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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GY09 NKK is a 2009 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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