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GK59 BBU

2009 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

172,803 mi
Last recorded172,803 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 BBU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 172,803 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 156,532 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres deterioted BADLY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 150,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 144,860 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))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 137,002 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 129,852 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 120,950 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 115,369 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 108,251 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 108,251 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 101,560 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 79,567 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 73,494 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 59,913 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 41,198 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 41,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2013 28,154 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 28,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 25,051 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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GK59 BBU is a 2009 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GK59 BBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK59 BBU registered?

GK59 BBU is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 5 December 2009.

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The MOT history for GK59 BBU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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