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BX59 FKY

2009 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

132,358 mi
Last recorded132,358 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX59 FKY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 132,358 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 131,605 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 130,516 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 116,387 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 195,354 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 194,029 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 191,464 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 191,392 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 185,006 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 175,003 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 159,175 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 144,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2014 144,768 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 132,632 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 132,116 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 132,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 128,323 miles

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge.

Fail 25 Sep 2012 128,323 miles

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

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 101,570 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 55,132 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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BX59 FKY is a 2009 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BX59 FKY, 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 BX59 FKY registered?

BX59 FKY is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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