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BJ59 YWK

2009 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,135 mi
Last recorded136,135 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 YWK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 136,135 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 111,781 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 98,903 miles

under trays fitted unable to see some components under vehicle

Fail 9 Oct 2021 98,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside 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

under trays fitted unable to see some components under vehicle

Pass 11 Jan 2021 92,128 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 83,702 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 83,702 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 72,164 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 72,164 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has a bulge on inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 62,046 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 54,341 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine bay and under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2017 54,341 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.56mm tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

engine bay and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 44,074 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 36,774 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 36,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 29,279 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 21,305 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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BJ59 YWK is a 2009 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BJ59 YWK, 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 BJ59 YWK registered?

BJ59 YWK is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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