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BU59 DCE

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

199,414 mi
Last recorded199,414 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 DCE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2023 199,414 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 173,786 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 151,876 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 133,338 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 128,346 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 118,210 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 104,531 miles

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 3 Oct 2016 88,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 70,619 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 56,993 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 56,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 51,621 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 42,398 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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BU59 DCE is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BU59 DCE, 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 BU59 DCE registered?

BU59 DCE is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 25 November 2009.

Is BU59 DCE safe to buy?

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