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MJ59 ZFV

2009 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,792 mi
Last recorded143,792 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 ZFV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 143,792 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 136,241 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 130,870 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 124,447 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 116,176 miles

All Tyre's Worn Near To Legal Limit And Slightly Deteriorated.

Pass 21 Sep 2020 109,646 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 109,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 99,543 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 90,316 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 77,496 miles

Both inner headlamps not working.

Fail 15 Sep 2017 77,496 miles

Both inner headlamps not working.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 66,079 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 66,078 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 57,925 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 57,925 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 57,925 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 49,798 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 40,977 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 39,158 miles

engine oil leak

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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MJ59 ZFV is a 2009 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ59 ZFV, 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

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What year was MJ59 ZFV registered?

MJ59 ZFV is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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The MOT history for MJ59 ZFV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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