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YT59 RMV

2009 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,736 mi
Last recorded147,736 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT59 RMV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 147,736 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 145,302 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 142,396 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 134,809 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 131,999 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 130,826 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 130,434 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 111,381 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 111,340 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 106,460 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 106,460 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 106,191 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

osf tyre worn low on tread,outer edge

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 11 Nov 2015 71,506 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 55,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn low on tread on outer edge,non run flat tyres ???

Pass 20 Nov 2013 42,925 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 25,379 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 25,362 miles

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm--- n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 8 Aug 2012 23,633 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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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YT59 RMV is a 2009 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YT59 RMV, 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 YT59 RMV registered?

YT59 RMV is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is YT59 RMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT59 RMV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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