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BX59 FVP

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,375 mi
Last recorded71,375 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX59 FVP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 71,375 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 71,373 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 60,739 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 49,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 34,795 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 32,104 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Tension Strut (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Tension Strut (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 28,251 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 23,770 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 18,591 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 13,720 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 FVP is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FVP, 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 FVP registered?

BX59 FVP is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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