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BF59 YBW

2009 BMW 730

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,068 mi
Last recorded133,068 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 YBW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 133,068 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 133,068 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 127,585 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 127,585 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 122,931 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 122,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 115,196 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 115,196 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 108,144 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted.o/s/f/jacking point missing.both front tyre inner edges slightly low.

Pass 29 Dec 2020 99,636 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted.oil leak.o/s/f/jacking point missing.

Pass 2 Apr 2019 91,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Fail 1 Apr 2019 91,793 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Pass 4 Apr 2018 81,156 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 69,561 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 59,241 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

O/s/r shock has oil residue

Undertray fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 14 Mar 2016 59,241 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

O/s/r shock has oil residue

Undertray fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2015 48,539 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 36,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 26,136 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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BF59 YBW is a 2009 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BF59 YBW, 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 BF59 YBW registered?

BF59 YBW is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is BF59 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF59 YBW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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