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YK59 PWV

2009 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

148,276 mi
Last recorded148,276 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 PWV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 148,276 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 141,053 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 133,567 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 126,545 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 121,172 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 114,865 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 109,697 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 104,718 miles

Rear tyres worn to wear indicators.

Pass 13 Jun 2018 98,045 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips outside of zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 94,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 93,663 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 88,803 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some conponents

under tray fitted obscuring some conponents

Fail 2 Jun 2016 88,803 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

engine cover fitted obscuring some conponents

under tray fitted obscuring some conponents

Pass 22 Jun 2015 81,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 71,829 miles

N/side front tyre has damage to front tyre

O/side front tyre has damage to outer wall

Fail 5 Sep 2014 71,829 miles

N/side front tyre has damage to front tyre

O/side front tyre has damage to outer wall

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 57,634 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 57,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 39,815 miles

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

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

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 PWV is a 2009 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PWV, 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 PWV registered?

YK59 PWV is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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