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RJ59 DTO

2009 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,011 mi
Last recorded179,011 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 7 Series90,207 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 DTO
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 179,011 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside/nearside (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 19 Apr 2023 178,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 172,571 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 159,783 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 145,220 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 130,787 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 130,787 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 121,235 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 121,186 miles

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

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

EMISSION TOO LOW

Pass 8 Oct 2016 113,812 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 97,873 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 88,668 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 81,914 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 65,167 miles

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

e/oil leaks

not all tyres are run flat and n/s/f tyre is a winter tyre.

n/s/r tyre punctured.and worn on edge.

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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RJ59 DTO is a 2009 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RJ59 DTO, 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 RJ59 DTO registered?

RJ59 DTO is a 2009 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is RJ59 DTO safe to buy?

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