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LA09 FZD

2009 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,236 mi
Last recorded79,236 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 74069,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA09 FZD
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 79,236 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 79,236 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 67,973 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 58,124 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 49,836 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 49,836 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 48,549 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 45,359 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 43,283 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 43,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 43,248 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 34,694 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 26,710 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 8,837 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 FZD is a 2009 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LA09 FZD, 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 FZD registered?

LA09 FZD is a 2009 BMW 740, first registered on 27 May 2009.

Is LA09 FZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA09 FZD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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