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LB09 RUY

2009 BMW 740

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

161,451 mi
Last recorded161,451 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 74069,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 RUY
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 161,451 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 142,881 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 124,686 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 109,879 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 100,599 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 99,253 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 96,667 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 96,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 95,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 81,192 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 63,569 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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LB09 RUY is a 2009 BMW 740 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LB09 RUY, 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.

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What year was LB09 RUY registered?

LB09 RUY is a 2009 BMW 740, first registered on 28 July 2009.

Is LB09 RUY safe to buy?

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