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SK59 YPA

2009 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,268 mi
Last recorded166,268 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 7 Series90,207 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 YPA
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 166,268 miles

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 159,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 159,896 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 151,081 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 151,081 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2019 147,018 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 139,855 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 139,855 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 125,319 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2017 125,318 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play rear arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play rear arm (2.2.B.1f)

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 107,759 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play rear arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play rear arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 88,923 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 72,036 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 71,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 57,993 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has a cut on sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 19 Oct 2012 45,882 miles

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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SK59 YPA is a 2009 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SK59 YPA, 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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SK59 YPA is a 2009 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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