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LS59 GCY

2009 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

250,453 mi
Last recorded250,453 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 250,453 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 238,784 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 238,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 213,702 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above the limit advise to replace. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 192,054 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 165,172 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 142,875 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 130,591 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 130,591 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2013 118,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 110,052 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 104,173 miles

EISSION TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyre worn inner edge

n/s/f tyre worn outter edge

Fail 14 Aug 2012 104,069 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

EISSION TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyre worn inner edge

n/s/f tyre worn outter edge

Pass 16 Nov 2011 75,794 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 70,364 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 22 Sep 2010 34,445 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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LS59 GCY is a 2009 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LS59 GCY, 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 LS59 GCY registered?

LS59 GCY is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is LS59 GCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS59 GCY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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