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LT59 NBB

2009 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

197,998 mi
Last recorded197,998 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 NBB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 197,998 miles

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

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

Rear rear suspension does not always function correctly. at end of test it was functioning and the vehicle level.

Fail 19 Aug 2025 197,998 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear rear suspension does not always function correctly. at end of test it was functioning and the vehicle level.

Pass 22 Oct 2024 190,022 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2023 188,302 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 173,047 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 161,268 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 161,268 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 156,082 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped due wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 156,081 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped due wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 145,780 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 130,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread low on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2017 117,129 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 104,214 miles

Emissions not detected

Pass 3 Aug 2015 90,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 74,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 59,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 47,850 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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LT59 NBB is a 2009 BMW 730 in Silver 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 LT59 NBB, 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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LT59 NBB is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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