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HX59 GFA

2009 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,841 mi
Last recorded133,841 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 7 Series90,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX59 GFA
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 133,841 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 123,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides test carried in wet conditions (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 117,002 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 116,991 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 107,379 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 100,722 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 97,132 miles

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

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 90,757 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 82,793 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection to testable items

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 74,896 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 74,896 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35/20 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 68,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 30 Apr 2015 60,931 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2015 60,931 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2014 55,785 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 42,699 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 30,675 miles

offside front tyre low on tread on outer edge

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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HX59 GFA is a 2009 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HX59 GFA, 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 HX59 GFA registered?

HX59 GFA is a 2009 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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