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AK59 JVO

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

142,299 mi
Last recorded142,299 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 JVO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 142,299 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 139,885 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 134,671 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 118,190 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 104,861 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Jan 2021 104,861 miles

Central Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 89,822 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 80,430 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 69,354 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 63,305 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 57,083 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 47,699 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 37,386 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 29,084 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 730?

Based on 226,495 MOT tests across 21,689 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,857
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
21,689
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,448
position lamp(s) not working 2,801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,342
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,163
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AK59 JVO is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2009 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 86,974 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 730 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,448 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK59 JVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 730 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 730 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AK59 JVO registered?

AK59 JVO is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is AK59 JVO safe to buy?

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