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S111 BWM

2009 BMW 740

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,267 mi
Last recorded183,267 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 74069,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS111 BWM
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 183,267 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 159,765 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 142,591 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 132,575 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 118,402 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 105,041 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 88,339 miles

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 12 May 2016 62,830 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 62,830 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 54,084 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 44,118 miles

Avise early replacment of n/s/f & o/s/r tyres

Nearside 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)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 44,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Avise early replacment of n/s/f & o/s/r tyres

Nearside 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2013 34,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2013 34,058 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 31,975 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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S111 BWM is a 2009 BMW 740 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S111 BWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S111 BWM registered?

S111 BWM is a 2009 BMW 740, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is S111 BWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S111 BWM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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