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YF59 UWA

2010 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,847 mi
Last recorded177,847 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 73085,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 UWA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 177,847 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2025 159,141 miles

all under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2024 146,812 miles

All Under trays fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 141,261 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 131,247 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 113,790 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play shock absorber support arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear handbrake cables secure with zipties

undertrays fitted front to rear

Pass 30 Apr 2019 97,587 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 97,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2018 90,003 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 89,933 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 82,021 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 73,191 miles

no measurable level of smoke emitted

offside rear tyre worn on the inside

Fail 12 May 2016 73,151 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

no measurable level of smoke emitted

offside rear tyre worn on the inside

Pass 19 Dec 2015 67,949 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 56,941 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 27 Dec 2014 56,789 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2013 46,479 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2013 36,449 miles

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

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

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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YF59 UWA is a 2010 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 85,999 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 YF59 UWA, 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 16 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 YF59 UWA registered?

YF59 UWA is a 2010 BMW 730, first registered on 7 January 2010.

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