CarVerify

Free Car Check

AXZ 9172

2009 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,626 mi
Last recorded105,626 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXZ 9172
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 105,626 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 100,612 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 96,174 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 90,894 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 May 2019 83,052 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 83,052 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 76,636 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 76,636 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 70,598 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall rim protector damaged but no cords showing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall rim protector damaged but no cords showing

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 12 May 2016 65,272 miles

Full length under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 9 May 2016 65,230 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Full length under trays fitted to vehicle

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

Pass 14 May 2015 58,077 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 58,044 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 58,042 miles

nearside front back plate loose

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

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

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
Full BMW 730 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AXZ 9172 is a 2009 BMW 730 in Silver 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 AXZ 9172, 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

How do I check the history of AXZ 9172?

You can check the full history of AXZ 9172 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AXZ 9172 registered?

AXZ 9172 is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 25 May 2009.

Is AXZ 9172 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AXZ 9172 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.

Does AXZ 9172 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AXZ 9172. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.