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BP59 ASO

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

179,268 mi
Last recorded179,268 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP59 ASO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 179,268 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 177,980 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 176,386 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 174,404 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 168,275 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 161,916 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 161,857 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Sep 2020 161,696 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2019 156,216 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 144,853 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 125,871 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 125,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

difficulty in inspecting brake pads

offside front tyre wearing on the inner/outer tread

Pass 20 Oct 2016 114,631 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 114,144 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pads wear lamp on indicating a fault

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 91,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

difficulty in inspecting front brake pads

offside front tyre wearing on the inner/outer tread

offside rear tyre wearing on the inner tread

under tray/engine cover fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 66,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 49,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 48,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2013 48,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 44,975 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,191 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2012 37,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

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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BP59 ASO is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BP59 ASO, 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 BP59 ASO registered?

BP59 ASO is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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