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2009 BMW 740
General Information
- Registration SL59THN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 740
- Year 2009
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 30 Nov 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 144,233 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 144,232 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
18 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 141,768 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Prop shaft coupling on differential ,deteriorated /cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 137,876 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
13 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 137,812 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
14 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 134,162 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 134,114 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
19 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 127,513 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2022 12 Jun 20262 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 126,705 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2021 12 Jun 20269 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 126,686 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- engin oil is leaking
- both front tyres wearing inner edges
20 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 120,756 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2020 12 Jun 202630 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 105,771 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 78,888 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2018 12 Jun 202616 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 60,174 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2017 12 Jun 202615 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,544 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2016 12 Jun 202619 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,710 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 46,710 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,827 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
27 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 33,827 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
4 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 18,727 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2013 12 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SL59THN was registered on 2009-09-29
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