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GF59 BZO

2009 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

151,351 mi
Last recorded151,351 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 BZO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 151,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all around (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 141,309 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 130,651 miles

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

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

Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 119,247 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 112,028 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 105,773 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 105,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 96,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 85,751 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 76,638 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 71,638 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 71,506 miles

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 30 Mar 2016 62,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 53,567 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 48,159 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 42,128 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 41,953 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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GF59 BZO 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 94.1%.

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 GF59 BZO, 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 GF59 BZO registered?

GF59 BZO is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is GF59 BZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF59 BZO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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