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SX09 LRU

2009 BMW 7 Series

Grey Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,026 mi
Last recorded82,026 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 7 Series90,207 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX09 LRU
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 82,026 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower ball joint has lift play

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 60,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 58,254 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 53,955 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 53,955 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 50,179 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 50,179 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner's (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

engine oil level too high

Pass 5 Jan 2021 48,455 miles

advise rusting offside front brake pipe

Pass 21 Jun 2019 44,484 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 41,808 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 40,256 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 37,082 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 37,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 32,035 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 28,515 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 24,117 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 20,385 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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SX09 LRU is a 2009 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SX09 LRU, 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 SX09 LRU registered?

SX09 LRU is a 2009 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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The MOT history for SX09 LRU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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