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WK59 XHX

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,337 mi
Last recorded125,337 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK59 XHX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 125,337 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 122,883 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 119,143 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chips in windscreen

Fail 31 May 2024 119,142 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chips in windscreen

Pass 25 May 2023 109,814 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 109,161 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 103,614 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 100,116 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 94,695 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 94,695 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 89,644 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 85,595 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 85,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 81,966 miles

top and bottom guards

Fail 30 Aug 2016 81,951 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

top and bottom guards

Pass 4 Sep 2015 78,867 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 70,765 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 70,766 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres slightly worn

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 54,951 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 42,695 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WK59 XHX is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WK59 XHX, 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 WK59 XHX registered?

WK59 XHX is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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