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YC59 FGO

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,282 mi
Last recorded151,282 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 FGO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 151,282 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 146,649 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 143,720 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 143,713 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2016 128,815 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 128,815 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 115,699 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 95,076 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 94,982 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2013 83,298 miles

Front wiper blades smearing.

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 64,567 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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YC59 FGO is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YC59 FGO, 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

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What year was YC59 FGO registered?

YC59 FGO is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 14 October 2009.

Is YC59 FGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 FGO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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