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SP59 EUO

2009 BMW 740

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,219 mi
Last recorded117,219 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 74069,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 EUO
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 117,219 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 103,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber damp

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 96,419 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 88,725 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 81,875 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 81,829 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 81,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 73,732 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 68,927 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 54,359 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 43,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 41,573 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 41,573 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2012 24,721 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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SP59 EUO is a 2009 BMW 740 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SP59 EUO, 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 SP59 EUO registered?

SP59 EUO is a 2009 BMW 740, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is SP59 EUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP59 EUO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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