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MV58 FKY

2009 BMW 740

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

138,765 mi
Last recorded138,765 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 74069,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 FKY
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 138,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 128,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward most to front of car (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 117,302 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 96,901 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 96,900 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 96,854 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 96,630 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 92,137 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 83,607 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 76,292 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 76,279 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 71,929 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 65,655 miles

both front brake discs pitted and lipped

both rear discs pitted and scored

Pass 17 Aug 2015 48,329 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2015 48,322 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 32,437 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 30,727 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 30,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 26,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 26,016 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 20,817 miles

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

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

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)

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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MV58 FKY is a 2009 BMW 740 in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MV58 FKY, 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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MV58 FKY is a 2009 BMW 740, first registered on 2 January 2009.

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