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LA09 FWX

2009 BMW 740

Grey Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,600 mi
Last recorded51,600 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 74069,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA09 FWX
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 51,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 51,593 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 49,600 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 44,465 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 43,142 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 36,636 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 27,166 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 19,460 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 10,110 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 7,621 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 5,977 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 1,809 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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LA09 FWX is a 2009 BMW 740 in Grey with a 4,000cc petrol 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 LA09 FWX, 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 LA09 FWX registered?

LA09 FWX is a 2009 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is LA09 FWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA09 FWX 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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