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AO59 FPX

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,426 mi
Last recorded126,426 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 FPX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 126,426 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 114,058 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 102,514 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front and rear discs rusty through standing

Pass 22 Dec 2015 92,267 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pads low

rear child seats fitted not allowing proper inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Dec 2015 92,267 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pads low

rear child seats fitted not allowing proper inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Dec 2014 86,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 73,307 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 73,307 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 65,450 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 May 2013 58,400 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 49,119 miles

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

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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AO59 FPX is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO59 FPX, 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 AO59 FPX registered?

AO59 FPX is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is AO59 FPX safe to buy?

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