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LS59 BWM

2009 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,032 mi
Last recorded93,032 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 BWM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 93,032 miles

Manufactures body covers installed underneath vehicle restricting visual inspection.

Underside of vehicle coated in under seal restricting inspection of body/chassis and pipes

Pass 27 Nov 2024 88,324 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 86,814 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 84,441 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 84,437 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 82,083 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 79,965 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 79,965 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 77,056 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 73,213 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 68,995 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil damp patch around top of the shock (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 63,140 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 63,140 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 54,433 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 42,150 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 39,362 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Dec 2012 29,062 miles

Transmission fault warning on indicating a fault.

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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LS59 BWM 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 82.4%.

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 LS59 BWM, 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

How do I check the history of LS59 BWM?

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What year was LS59 BWM registered?

LS59 BWM is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is LS59 BWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS59 BWM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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