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WJ59 OHG

2009 BMW 7 Series

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,056 mi
Last recorded133,056 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 7 Series90,207 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 OHG
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 133,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 125,549 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 113,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 113,251 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 111,151 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Discs (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 109,098 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 109,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 104,853 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 104,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 97,630 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 93,051 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 78,659 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 65,769 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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WJ59 OHG is a 2009 BMW 7 Series in Black with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WJ59 OHG, 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 WJ59 OHG registered?

WJ59 OHG is a 2009 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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