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SL59 VAM

2009 BMW 730

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,645 mi
Last recorded135,645 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 VAM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 135,645 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2024 123,717 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 108,209 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 104,115 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 104,114 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 98,493 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 98,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 94,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 88,225 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn on edge

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 79,324 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 79,324 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 69,310 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 58,627 miles

Rear brake pads worn

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filttrer fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2015 49,659 miles

engine and under cover obscuring components.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 39,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2014 39,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 32,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 25,177 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 25,115 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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SL59 VAM is a 2009 BMW 730 in Gold with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SL59 VAM, 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 SL59 VAM registered?

SL59 VAM is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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