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SIG 1740

2009 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

76,326 mi
Last recorded76,326 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 74069,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIG 1740
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 76,326 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 74,454 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 72,360 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 69,661 miles

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 19 Sep 2019 67,120 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 63,294 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 60,714 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 59,750 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Offside Front tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 56,352 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 52,726 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 52,669 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 45,186 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 45,186 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 34,981 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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SIG 1740 is a 2009 BMW 740 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SIG 1740, 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

How do I check the history of SIG 1740?

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What year was SIG 1740 registered?

SIG 1740 is a 2009 BMW 740, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is SIG 1740 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIG 1740 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SIG 1740 have outstanding finance?

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