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WR59 WMC

2009 BMW 730

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,637 mi
Last recorded117,637 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 WMC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 117,637 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 99,513 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 81,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 73,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 70,747 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre The tyre is unrepairable. ()

Rear Differential bushes split but not excessively.

Pass 5 Aug 2020 66,771 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 65,913 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 65,913 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 65,883 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users power steering fluid leaking from pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 54,834 miles

engine covers fitted

surface corrosion to rear brake discs

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2017 51,995 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2017 51,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2016 43,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 43,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 39,282 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 29,358 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 22,926 miles

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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WR59 WMC is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WR59 WMC, 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 WR59 WMC registered?

WR59 WMC is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is WR59 WMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR59 WMC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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