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AK09 SVC

2009 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,951 mi
Last recorded145,951 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 SVC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 145,951 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 135,393 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 101,321 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 101,321 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 98,325 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 98,263 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 91,620 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 87,943 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 80,741 miles

Front Tyres are worn on outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Dec 2015 70,815 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Nov 2014 57,866 miles

BOTH FRONT tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 20 Dec 2013 47,579 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 43,814 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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AK09 SVC is a 2009 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AK09 SVC, 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 AK09 SVC registered?

AK09 SVC is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is AK09 SVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK09 SVC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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