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LA59 WSE

2009 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,607 mi
Last recorded145,607 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 74069,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA59 WSE
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 145,607 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 145,607 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 143,853 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 136,523 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 133,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2017 133,508 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 128,877 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 122,718 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 112,410 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 95,457 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 15 Jan 2013 78,177 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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LA59 WSE is a 2009 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LA59 WSE, 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 LA59 WSE registered?

LA59 WSE is a 2009 BMW 740, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is LA59 WSE safe to buy?

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