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ND59 VYE

2009 BMW 740

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

166,667 mi
Last recorded166,667 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 74069,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND59 VYE
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 166,667 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 160,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 145,323 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2022 135,762 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Slight Oil leak from front antirollbar

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 135,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing for middle belt (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Slight Oil leak from front antirollbar

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge(recomend replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 125,424 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 122,479 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 112,669 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 107,247 miles

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))

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2017 89,511 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 89,511 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm FRONT AND REAR NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 77,073 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 72,259 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 44,471 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 11,971 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 10,235 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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ND59 VYE is a 2009 BMW 740 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ND59 VYE, 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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ND59 VYE is a 2009 BMW 740, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is ND59 VYE safe to buy?

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