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BV09 PZR

2009 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

198,793 mi
Last recorded198,793 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 PZR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2026 198,793 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 181,532 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 168,881 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 156,262 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 156,034 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 141,478 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 129,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 124,404 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 114,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play shock absorber support arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play shock absorber support arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 104,622 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 91,447 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 82,152 miles

n/s/r tyre is almost bold on the inner tread.

o/s/r tyre is wearing more on the inner tread.

Fail 16 Mar 2016 82,152 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre is almost bold on the inner tread.

o/s/r tyre is wearing more on the inner tread.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 73,770 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 62,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to register

Pass 7 Mar 2013 52,406 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 40,335 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 22 Mar 2012 40,335 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn inner edges

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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BV09 PZR 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 77.8%.

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 BV09 PZR, 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 BV09 PZR registered?

BV09 PZR is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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The MOT history for BV09 PZR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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