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A1 UFU

2009 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

101,263 mi
Last recorded101,263 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 UFU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 101,263 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 101,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 99,360 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 99,359 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 95,625 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 92,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 90,307 miles

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

rear tyres lightly edged and starting to perish

Pass 8 Dec 2020 86,606 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 86,605 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 84,898 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 80,795 miles

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

manufactures undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2017 75,583 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 67,942 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 63,766 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 59,735 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 56,979 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 47,263 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 37,558 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 33,022 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 27,847 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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A1 UFU is a 2009 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A1 UFU, 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 A1 UFU registered?

A1 UFU is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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