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BU09 XBH

2009 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,590 mi
Last recorded173,590 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 XBH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 173,590 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 May 2023 164,250 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 154,198 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 154,198 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 144,594 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 125,865 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 907,087 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 123,758 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 May 2018 123,757 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 May 2017 117,970 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 117,970 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 May 2016 109,703 miles

oil leak @ engine

Pass 28 May 2015 100,508 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 101,508 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 88,953 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 88,953 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 75,409 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 62,839 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 XBH is a 2009 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU09 XBH, 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 XBH registered?

BU09 XBH is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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