2009 BMW 740 3.0L Diesel · J700 BRD

The 2009 BMW 740 shows a stable maintenance trend at its most recent DVSA examination on 3 June 2024 at 170,146 miles, where the tester issued a pass with no defects or advisories. That test now stands over two years old relative to today's date of 16 July 2026, meaning the vehicle has since run out of valid MOT cover and its present roadworthiness remains unverified by this record. Mileage progression across the supplied tests tracks a fairly typical annual use for a 17-year-old saloon. The odometer read 123,239 miles on 31 January 2020 and climbed to 126,646 miles by 15 February 2021, a modest 3,407-mile interval across thirteen months. From that point the car covered 16,007 miles to 142,653 miles by 1 June 2022, then 18,010 miles to 160,663 miles on 6 June 2023, before a lower 9,483-mile addition to the final 170,146 miles on 3 June 2024. The sequence reveals no erratic accumulation or prolonged dormancy, and the clean pass sheets suggest the previous keeper addressed required items before each test. A buyer must commission a physical inspection of age-sensitive components that MOT tests may not flag under static conditions. At 170,146 miles the suspension bushes, coil springs and anti-roll bar links warrant close visual and lever checks for fatigue or cracking. The next owner must inspect the brake discs, calipers and flexible hoses for wear and binding, while the subframe and sills demand scrutiny for corrosion that could threaten structural integrity. Despite the absence of recorded advisories, the exhaust emissions system and drivetrain mounts on a high-mileage executive saloon require verification through a road test. The sparse five-entry history offers no evidence of neglected consumables, yet the lapsed test status means the next owner must arrange a fresh MOT and full service before relying on the car.