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LC59 EVF

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

143,386 mi
Last recorded143,386 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 EVF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 143,386 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 143,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 129,893 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 120,663 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 113,106 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 107,957 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 101,404 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 94,597 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 88,215 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 87,378 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 82,540 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 76,177 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 68,749 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 57,922 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 57,407 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 46,422 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 42,723 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 31,954 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 28,251 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2011 28,241 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 14,324 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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LC59 EVF is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LC59 EVF, 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 LC59 EVF registered?

LC59 EVF is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is LC59 EVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC59 EVF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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