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BU09 XAY

2009 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

185,987 mi
Last recorded185,987 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 XAY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 185,987 miles

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

both front tyres worn smooth on both edges and have multiple cuts in sidewalls

undertrays damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2019 167,175 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Crack in winsdcreen

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2018 150,279 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 131,897 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 123,426 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 106,275 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 98,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2014 98,490 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 91,033 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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BU09 XAY is a 2009 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BU09 XAY, 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 BU09 XAY registered?

BU09 XAY is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is BU09 XAY safe to buy?

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