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M777 LUP

2009 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,118 mi
Last recorded164,118 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 74069,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM777 LUP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 164,118 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 160,016 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 149,742 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 140,060 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 135,488 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 128,291 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 128,108 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits exhaust been modified (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2016 117,447 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2016 117,429 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust gives out a lot of fumes

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

front and rear brake discs lipped/worn

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2015 107,876 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 101,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 83,616 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 62,486 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 45,247 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 45,247 miles

Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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M777 LUP is a 2009 BMW 740 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M777 LUP, 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 M777 LUP registered?

M777 LUP is a 2009 BMW 740, first registered on 12 January 2009.

Is M777 LUP safe to buy?

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