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YK09 YMP

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,742 mi
Last recorded167,742 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 YMP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 167,742 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 167,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LENS DETERIORATED (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LENS DETERIORATED (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CUT TO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted REPAIRED INSIDE (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

UNDER TRAYS / SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 31 Mar 2025 157,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

UNDER TRAYS / SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 27 Mar 2025 157,699 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

UNDER TRAYS / SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 12 Mar 2024 146,890 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective DETERIORATED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective DETERIORATED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

UNDER TRAYS / SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 5 Mar 2024 146,785 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective DETERIORATED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective DETERIORATED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

UNDER TRAYS / SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 6 Mar 2023 137,923 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 137,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 126,341 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 115,031 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 106,245 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 97,800 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 87,547 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 87,547 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 86,157 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 75,197 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 63,087 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2014 52,641 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 37,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 23,630 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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YK09 YMP is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YK09 YMP, 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 YK09 YMP registered?

YK09 YMP is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 20 June 2009.

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