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YK59 PBY

2009 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

160,474 mi
Last recorded160,474 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 PBY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 160,474 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 160,383 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 143,374 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 143,234 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 127,326 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 127,303 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 106,611 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 96,158 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 94,272 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 90,015 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 90,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm with shocker attached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm with shocker attached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 84,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 78,800 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 78,652 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 72,868 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 67,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 61,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 50,495 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 42,519 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 32,222 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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YK59 PBY is a 2009 BMW 730 in Blue 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 YK59 PBY, 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 YK59 PBY registered?

YK59 PBY is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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