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RO59 CCY

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

182,650 mi
Last recorded182,650 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 CCY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 182,650 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 179,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 173,159 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 172,067 miles

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

Front under tray fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 101,169 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 147,753 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 135,220 miles

under tray fitted.

Pass 2 Jul 2019 121,644 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under tray fitted.

Pass 18 Jul 2018 113,797 miles

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

under tray fitted.

Pass 20 Jul 2017 106,048 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 106,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 93,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom arm balljoint has a trace of play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom arm ball joint has play (2.4.G.2)

belly plates / trims/ covers obscuring full inspection

Pass 6 Jun 2015 81,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 65,978 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 65,633 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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RO59 CCY is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RO59 CCY, 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 RO59 CCY registered?

RO59 CCY is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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