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LD59 SGO

2009 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

151,036 mi
Last recorded151,036 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 74069,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 SGO
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 151,036 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 149,653 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 138,614 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 123,560 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 123,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn break reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn break reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 108,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 94,403 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 81,880 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 66,871 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 50,217 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Jul 2012 37,059 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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LD59 SGO is a 2009 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LD59 SGO, 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 LD59 SGO registered?

LD59 SGO is a 2009 BMW 740, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is LD59 SGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD59 SGO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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