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GJ59 JCX

2009 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,897 mi
Last recorded49,897 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 JCX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 49,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vin plate missing

Pass 23 Aug 2024 49,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vin plate missing

Fail 13 Aug 2024 49,310 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vin plate missing

Pass 11 Aug 2023 48,425 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 47,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 47,446 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 46,878 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2019 45,209 miles

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

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

vehicle identification sticker missing from drivers b pillar unable to record emissions value default used

Pass 10 Aug 2018 43,291 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 40,806 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 38,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in tread area no cords visible

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 34,137 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 34,137 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 29,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear & Offside Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges - No Tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 23,714 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 19,352 miles

cut to offside rear tyre tread

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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GJ59 JCX is a 2009 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 GJ59 JCX, 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 GJ59 JCX registered?

GJ59 JCX is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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