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VK59 MJO

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,017 mi
Last recorded97,017 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 MJO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 97,017 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 89,076 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 74,092 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 74,061 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 73,551 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 66,572 miles

engine oily

Pass 19 May 2016 54,861 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 54,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 40,834 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 30,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2014 30,794 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 21,372 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 25,960 miles

Oil leak

nearside wing mirror missing

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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VK59 MJO 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 VK59 MJO, 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 VK59 MJO registered?

VK59 MJO is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is VK59 MJO safe to buy?

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