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BX59 TVJ

2009 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,645 mi
Last recorded138,645 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX59 TVJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 138,645 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 128,382 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 115,436 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 115,435 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 113,541 miles

engine & under covers fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2021 113,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine & under covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2020 112,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 100,965 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 100,965 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 73,022 miles

shields fitted covering most of the underside of vehicle

Pass 26 May 2017 72,608 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2016 64,921 miles

washers weak

Fail 22 Apr 2016 64,921 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 57,490 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 50,377 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 42,914 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 35,205 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 TVJ is a 2009 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BX59 TVJ, 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 TVJ registered?

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

Is BX59 TVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX59 TVJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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