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RX59 LFG

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,399 mi
Last recorded152,399 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX59 LFG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 152,399 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 152,388 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 142,081 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 131,051 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 122,448 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jan 2018 113,333 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 99,671 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 85,757 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 72,510 miles

front arm bushes worn

Fail 24 Oct 2014 70,802 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 58,289 miles

emissions too low to be measured

Pass 20 Oct 2012 39,766 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 39,766 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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RX59 LFG is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 RX59 LFG, 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 RX59 LFG registered?

RX59 LFG is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is RX59 LFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX59 LFG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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