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R9 LGL

2009 BMW 740

Blue Diesel 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

189,683 mi
Last recorded189,683 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 74069,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 LGL
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 189,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front of erngine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 183,127 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 179,954 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 179,954 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 149,265 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 146,396 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 145,252 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 136,782 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 125,104 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 113,895 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 97,887 miles

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

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

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 16 Nov 2015 88,826 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Nov 2014 69,875 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 69,872 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 50,411 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 32,310 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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R9 LGL is a 2009 BMW 740 in Blue with a 3,982cc 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 R9 LGL, 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 R9 LGL registered?

R9 LGL is a 2009 BMW 740, first registered on 17 November 2009.

Is R9 LGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R9 LGL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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