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SP59 LNX

2009 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,002 mi
Last recorded110,002 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 LNX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 110,002 miles

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

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

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

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

fluid leak around gearbox area -covers are wet

Pass 25 Jan 2022 101,184 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 101,184 miles

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 100,968 miles

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 26 Oct 2019 99,684 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 91,473 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 79,606 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 79,606 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 71,522 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF tyre outer edge is heavily worn. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 61,758 miles

Front Pads wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2015 54,670 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 54,670 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 38,879 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 29,863 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 29,268 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LNX is a 2009 BMW 730 in Blue 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 SP59 LNX, 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 LNX registered?

SP59 LNX is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is SP59 LNX safe to buy?

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