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YC59 YWA

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,116 mi
Last recorded162,116 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 162,116 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 139,968 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 131,854 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 131,206 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 114,845 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 114,844 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 100,411 miles

Covers in engine bay and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Pass 27 Oct 2016 78,017 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 74,937 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 63,610 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre has a cut on tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 48,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 32,075 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 YWA is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YWA, 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 YC59 YWA registered?

YC59 YWA is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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