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AFZ 5062

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

247,211 mi
Last recorded247,211 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 5062
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 247,211 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 242,905 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 222,244 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2020 195,490 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 170,709 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 147,869 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 124,248 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 114,732 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 114,732 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 in each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid added water (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 96,534 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 82,236 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 82,226 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 67,397 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 67,397 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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AFZ 5062 is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AFZ 5062, 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 AFZ 5062 registered?

AFZ 5062 is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is AFZ 5062 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFZ 5062 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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