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MT59 VEM

2009 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

160,382 mi
Last recorded160,382 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 VEM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 160,382 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 157,899 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 139,912 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 130,682 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 130,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm has lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm has lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 125,377 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 107,119 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 80,555 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 68,668 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 66,169 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 54,484 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 11 Dec 2012 40,452 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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MT59 VEM is a 2009 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MT59 VEM, 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 MT59 VEM registered?

MT59 VEM is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is MT59 VEM safe to buy?

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