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HY09 NLD

2009 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,233 mi
Last recorded101,233 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 74069,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 NLD
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 101,233 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 97,997 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 92,432 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 87,706 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 87,706 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 85,095 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 85,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 82,323 miles

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

knocking noise at front when breaking detected on road test.

Pass 22 Nov 2019 80,520 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 67,714 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 47,746 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 47,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 21,496 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 21,496 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 8,011 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 7,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 7,720 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 7,376 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 6,435 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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HY09 NLD is a 2009 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HY09 NLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY09 NLD registered?

HY09 NLD is a 2009 BMW 740, first registered on 12 May 2009.

Is HY09 NLD safe to buy?

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