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ST59 BYR

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,426 mi
Last recorded141,426 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 BYR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 141,426 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2022 141,424 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2021 134,861 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 124,548 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 114,970 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 105,560 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 94,246 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 84,779 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Mar 2015 72,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2015 72,403 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 49,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 29,575 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 29,575 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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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ST59 BYR is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ST59 BYR, 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

How do I check the history of ST59 BYR?

You can check the full history of ST59 BYR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ST59 BYR registered?

ST59 BYR is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is ST59 BYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST59 BYR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST59 BYR have outstanding finance?

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