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PK59 VGG

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

227,119 mi
Last recorded227,119 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK59 VGG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 227,119 miles
Pass 26 May 2025 221,352 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2025 221,352 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2024 213,856 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 209,038 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 189,624 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 185,120 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 179,550 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 172,392 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 172,392 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 156,913 miles

Front Oil leak Possibly gearbox or engine ( needs under tray removal and washin)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Front arm (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Front arm (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 156,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint Rear arm (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint Rear arm (2.5.B.2a)

Front Oil leak Possibly gearbox or engine ( needs under tray removal and washin)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Front arm (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Front arm (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 143,572 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 109,789 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 83,840 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 64,401 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 46,699 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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PK59 VGG is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PK59 VGG, 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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PK59 VGG is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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