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SD59 YPW

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,077 mi
Last recorded167,077 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 YPW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 167,077 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 153,216 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 137,909 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 137,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 122,250 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 115,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 108,414 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2018 100,976 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 100,976 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 89,013 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 80,812 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 80,465 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective both fronts (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 70,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wipers slight smearing

Pass 23 Apr 2014 60,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre bald edge

Fail 12 Apr 2014 59,519 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre bald edge

Pass 16 Apr 2013 49,098 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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SD59 YPW is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SD59 YPW, 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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SD59 YPW is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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