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BU59 DKV

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,112 mi
Last recorded169,112 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 169,112 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 162,775 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 162,771 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nsr tyre outer wall protective rubber has cuts

Pass 2 Dec 2020 155,906 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 144,509 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 131,465 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 131,463 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 120,639 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front brake pipe swollen under the paint

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2018 119,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/20 (4.1.E.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe swollen under paint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/20 (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2017 92,069 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted covering fuel and brake lines

Pass 26 Jan 2016 66,059 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 62,885 miles

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

Front discs worn & corroded

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

child seat fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 46,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2013 27,008 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 12,669 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 12,647 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 DKV is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU59 DKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU59 DKV registered?

BU59 DKV is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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The MOT history for BU59 DKV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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