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HN59 YLL

2009 BMW 740

Grey Diesel 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

148,186 mi
Last recorded148,186 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 74069,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 YLL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 148,186 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 137,270 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 126,565 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 111,453 miles

N/s/r brake flexi pipe not fully secured in a braket ,but secure & not chafing.

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 93,626 miles

Central under trays fitted

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2021 93,623 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central under trays fitted

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 85,793 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 77,230 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 65,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 57,532 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 52,087 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2015 43,746 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 34,982 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 25,483 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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HN59 YLL is a 2009 BMW 740 in Grey with a 4,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HN59 YLL, 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 HN59 YLL registered?

HN59 YLL is a 2009 BMW 740, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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