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OY59 SFF

2009 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

157,430 mi
Last recorded157,430 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 SFF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 157,430 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 151,299 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 143,547 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 135,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2014 124,711 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 124,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 May 2014 114,435 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 106,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner & outer shoulder

Pass 4 Jun 2013 97,096 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 86,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 74,484 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 60,775 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2011 51,294 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 29,580 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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OY59 SFF is a 2009 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OY59 SFF, 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 OY59 SFF registered?

OY59 SFF is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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