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LC59 PJO

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,398 mi
Last recorded165,398 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 165,398 miles

No recordable diesel smoke emissions noted

Pass 24 Jan 2022 159,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 151,150 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 143,987 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jan 2019 134,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 122,053 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 122,053 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 106,862 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2016 101,032 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 95,495 miles

Emission tested was too clean

Engine under tray missing

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2015 92,999 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged All around 4 wheels (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chips (8.3.1d)

oil leak and under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 83,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2015 83,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 71,846 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 58,440 miles

both rear tyres have cuts on outerwalls but not deep enough to reach ply cords

Pass 14 Dec 2013 58,340 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 25,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 25,412 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 PJO is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LC59 PJO, 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 PJO registered?

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

Is LC59 PJO safe to buy?

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