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YG59 AXV

2009 BMW 7 Series

Grey Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,083 mi
Last recorded83,083 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 7 Series90,207 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 AXV
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 83,083 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 76,286 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 72,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 70,861 miles

front number plate damaged & deteriorating

Fail 3 Aug 2020 70,861 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front number plate damaged & deteriorating

Pass 21 Aug 2019 68,941 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 68,941 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 65,733 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 62,489 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 59,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, worn outside edge close to cords. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 59,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated Fouling inside alloy, requires replacement item. (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, worn outside edge close to cords. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 55,041 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 51,036 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 47,849 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 39,435 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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YG59 AXV is a 2009 BMW 7 Series in Grey with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YG59 AXV, 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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YG59 AXV is a 2009 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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