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AF09 XFK

2009 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,708 mi
Last recorded141,708 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 XFK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 141,708 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 131,200 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 125,045 miles

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

brake pad wear indicator faulty ?. warning on, pads ok on visual inspection .

Pass 6 Apr 2022 117,908 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 117,337 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2021 117,337 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 103,864 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 103,697 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 85,789 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 70,546 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 61,537 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 59,055 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 39,740 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 33,917 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 30,237 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 19,628 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 19,628 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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AF09 XFK is a 2009 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AF09 XFK, 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 AF09 XFK registered?

AF09 XFK is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is AF09 XFK safe to buy?

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