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OY59 UPM

2009 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

214,031 mi
Last recorded214,031 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 7 Series90,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 UPM
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 214,031 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 214,016 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 205,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inside outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inside outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 189,813 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 171,219 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 167,357 miles

Both rear tyres inner wall perishing

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 141,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 104,983 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 104,983 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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OY59 UPM is a 2009 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 90,207 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 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY59 UPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OY59 UPM registered?

OY59 UPM is a 2009 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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