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YD59 OJM

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

102,365 mi
Last recorded102,365 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 OJM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 102,365 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 97,362 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 94,145 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 94,142 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid may need toping up (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 89,770 miles

Rear tyres getting down 3mm

Fail 7 Dec 2022 89,768 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres getting down 3mm

Pass 22 Dec 2021 87,868 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 85,490 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 84,034 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 84,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3/4 wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads getting down

Pass 8 Dec 2018 79,608 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 79,608 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 76,762 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 74,222 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 74,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275 40 19 y (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 6 Nov 2015 69,419 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 69,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 58,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2013 35,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 35,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 20,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 20,625 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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YD59 OJM is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YD59 OJM, 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 YD59 OJM registered?

YD59 OJM is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 8 September 2009.

Is YD59 OJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD59 OJM shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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