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SE59 SLE

2009 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,618 mi
Last recorded117,618 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE59 SLE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 117,618 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 111,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower control arm ball joint cover deteriorated/slightly damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions, 'inside' fitting instruction on outside

Fail 7 Oct 2022 111,752 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower control arm ball joint cover deteriorated/slightly damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions, 'inside' fitting instruction on outside

Pass 12 Oct 2021 104,829 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 100,916 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 98,368 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 94,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 89,098 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 83,155 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 83,154 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 75,930 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 67,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has cut to outer sidewall not to cord

Pass 24 Sep 2013 51,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 37,211 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 37,211 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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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SE59 SLE is a 2009 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SE59 SLE, 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 SE59 SLE registered?

SE59 SLE is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is SE59 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE59 SLE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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