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WG59 LGZ

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,338 mi
Last recorded117,338 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 LGZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 117,338 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 117,330 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 116,169 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 108,074 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 97,200 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 93,439 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 89,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 85,165 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 85,119 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 80,751 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 75,231 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 68,558 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 66,101 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 57,169 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 49,167 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 46,212 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 46,212 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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WG59 LGZ is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WG59 LGZ, 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 WG59 LGZ registered?

WG59 LGZ is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is WG59 LGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG59 LGZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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