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V8 TCU

2009 BMW 7 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,376 mi
Last recorded123,376 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 7 Series90,207 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 TCU
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 123,376 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 116,484 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 108,747 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 108,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 95,593 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 84,166 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 75,297 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 65,605 miles

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

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

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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V8 TCU is a 2009 BMW 7 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V8 TCU, 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 V8 TCU registered?

V8 TCU is a 2009 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is V8 TCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 TCU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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