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LC59 TZP

2009 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,023 mi
Last recorded131,023 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 TZP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 131,023 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 120,826 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 114,424 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 107,545 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 105,820 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 99,238 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 91,364 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 82,937 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 82,904 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Feb 2016 77,052 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2014 68,717 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 59,275 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 59,715 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 52,863 miles

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

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

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

osr tyre repaired close to edge of tread

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 TZP is a 2009 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 TZP, 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 LC59 TZP registered?

LC59 TZP is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is LC59 TZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC59 TZP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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