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MW59 AUT

2009 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,582 mi
Last recorded121,582 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW59 AUT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 121,582 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 121,219 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edges ( both sides ) (5.2.3 (e))

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 26 Jan 2023 110,522 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 110,522 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 103,303 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2021 103,295 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 97,123 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 97,000 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 91,157 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 91,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 84,327 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 78,338 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 78,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 69,972 miles

gearbox oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2016 69,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald inner edge cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald inner edge cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

gearbox oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2016 62,532 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 62,507 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2015 52,840 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 44,563 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 35,802 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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MW59 AUT is a 2009 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MW59 AUT, 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 MW59 AUT registered?

MW59 AUT is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 24 December 2009.

Is MW59 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW59 AUT shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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