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SP59 FGJ

2009 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,894 mi
Last recorded152,894 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 FGJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 152,894 miles

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

nsf bottom ball joint slight movment

Pass 1 Oct 2024 145,437 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 145,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 133,917 miles

OSF SHOCK SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL

Pass 18 Oct 2022 124,885 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 117,849 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 117,392 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under cover fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2020 117,327 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under cover fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2019 117,239 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 94,352 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn

emissions too clean to be detected

Pass 19 Sep 2017 78,012 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 65,958 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 52,192 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 31,352 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 21,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has cut on tread but below requirements

Pass 4 Sep 2012 14,045 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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SP59 FGJ is a 2009 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SP59 FGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP59 FGJ registered?

SP59 FGJ is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is SP59 FGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP59 FGJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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