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LD59 ZHE

2009 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,835 mi
Last recorded140,835 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 ZHE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 May 2025 140,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure internals inscecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 127,060 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 127,057 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front 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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 114,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 104,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R and N/S/R (tread low (2mm) and worn on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 94,671 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 94,668 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Dec 2019 86,747 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 86,734 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 80,723 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 80,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing 2 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and screw in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

engine and sill cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Oct 2017 80,607 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 72,566 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 61,931 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 52,721 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 42,084 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 32,218 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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LD59 ZHE is a 2009 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZHE, 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 ZHE registered?

LD59 ZHE is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 21 October 2009.

Is LD59 ZHE safe to buy?

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