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BN09 UBZ

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

307,685 mi
Last recorded307,685 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 UBZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 307,685 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 290,865 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 269,620 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 251,254 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 226,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 198,123 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 171,931 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 151,322 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 151,322 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 130,365 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 114,682 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 89,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean and does not give reading

Pass 27 Jan 2014 67,446 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 48,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 47,908 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 47,773 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 47,772 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 36,216 miles

Front 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
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BN09 UBZ is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BN09 UBZ, 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 BN09 UBZ registered?

BN09 UBZ is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 24 March 2009.

Is BN09 UBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 UBZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN09 UBZ have outstanding finance?

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