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GV59 ECN

2009 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,202 mi
Last recorded154,202 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 ECN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 154,202 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 149,307 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear differential bush splitting/worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 149,306 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear differential bush splitting/worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 145,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 145,965 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 143,197 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted to this model (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 140,259 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 138,998 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component undertray fitted (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 137,746 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth and worn to 2.2mm on centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth and worn to 1.9mm on centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along lower edge (3.2 (a) (i))

large undershields fitted obscuring several components

Fail 6 Dec 2019 137,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth and worn to 2.2mm on centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth and worn to 1.9mm on centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along lower edge (3.2 (a) (i))

large undershields fitted obscuring several components

Pass 7 Dec 2018 135,189 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 132,335 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on edge/shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside & nearside (2.7.4)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 129,069 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component signs of fluid on under tray (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside & nearside upper (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 129,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component signs of fluid on under tray (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside & nearside upper (2.7.4)

brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 4 Dec 2015 125,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 121,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 107,121 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 79,546 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 79,546 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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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GV59 ECN 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 73.7%.

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 GV59 ECN, 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 GV59 ECN registered?

GV59 ECN is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is GV59 ECN safe to buy?

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