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BJ59 KWA

2009 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

228,130 mi
Last recorded228,130 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 KWA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 228,130 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 228,130 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 226,034 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 220,596 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 215,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Dec 2019 215,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 209,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 204,210 miles

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 3 Dec 2016 198,173 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 186,421 miles

Nearside Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Offside Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded

Pass 22 Nov 2014 179,385 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 146,329 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 114,789 miles

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

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)

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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BJ59 KWA is a 2009 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BJ59 KWA, 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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BJ59 KWA is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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