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B6 MFE

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,675 mi
Last recorded166,675 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 MFE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 166,675 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 148,411 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 148,411 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 146,993 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 142,131 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 142,131 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 131,885 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 131,885 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 114,373 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 109,153 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 109,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 109,153 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 104,961 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2016 89,757 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 69,078 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 54,556 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 27,667 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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B6 MFE is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 B6 MFE, 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 B6 MFE registered?

B6 MFE is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 24 December 2009.

Is B6 MFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 MFE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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