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GK59 BVW

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,874 mi
Last recorded128,874 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 BVW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 128,874 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 122,014 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 120,033 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 120,012 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 115,242 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 115,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel more than one fixing missing 4 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2021 111,626 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 108,726 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2018 103,408 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2017 91,394 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

undetected peak exhaust emissions

Fail 13 Sep 2017 91,394 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

undetected peak exhaust emissions

Pass 3 Jun 2016 73,341 miles

Centre Front Upper ITEMS REMOVED BEFORE TEST BELOW REAR VIEW MIRROR WITHIN DRIVERS VIEW

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Fail 31 May 2016 73,256 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Front Upper ITEMS REMOVED BEFORE TEST BELOW REAR VIEW MIRROR WITHIN DRIVERS VIEW

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION IN ENGINE BAY AREA

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper SHOCKABSORBER DUST COVER DETERIORATED

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION ON BOTH OUTER SILL

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Pass 8 Apr 2015 67,180 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 56,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2014 56,807 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 55,796 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 44,658 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 44,607 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 BVW is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GK59 BVW, 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 GK59 BVW registered?

GK59 BVW is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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