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NL59 OJJ

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,957 mi
Last recorded150,957 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 OJJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 150,957 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 141,384 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 136,806 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 134,650 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Ns front HID bulb is slightly discoloured

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 134,646 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Detached (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Detached (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Ns front HID bulb is slightly discoloured

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 127,094 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 125,125 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 123,269 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 123,259 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front lower arm bushes have slight movement

Pass 23 Feb 2019 118,863 miles

Front lower arm bushes have slight movement

Pass 23 Feb 2018 110,468 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 106,196 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 90,413 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 65,288 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 50,418 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 50,413 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 43,004 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 27,380 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 27,362 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 27,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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NL59 OJJ is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NL59 OJJ, 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 NL59 OJJ registered?

NL59 OJJ is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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