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LD59 JYW

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

174,188 mi
Last recorded174,188 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 JYW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 174,188 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive undertray quite wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Central Rear diff front support bushes splitting

Central Rear rear bumper lower valence missing

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 174,188 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive undertray quite wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Central Rear diff front support bushes splitting

Central Rear rear bumper lower valence missing

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 169,370 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from mirror ()

Central Rear lower bumper section missing

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens slightly faded (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive undertray very damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 169,370 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from mirror ()

Central Rear lower bumper section missing

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens slightly faded (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive undertray very damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 165,867 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 163,165 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear differential bushes split and have movement

Pass 12 Aug 2020 160,178 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear rear diff bushes splitting

Pass 19 Feb 2020 159,257 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 159,256 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 154,742 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 148,493 miles

Differential carrier bushes deteriorated

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 148,469 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement osr and nsr subframe front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear diff bushes deteriorated/split and has excessive movement

engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 29 Sep 2016 134,577 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 107,620 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 84,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2013 71,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

seal covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2012 53,983 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 53,877 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 53,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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)

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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LD59 JYW 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 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 LD59 JYW, 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 LD59 JYW registered?

LD59 JYW is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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