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C14 DSB

2009 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

57,451 mi
Last recorded57,451 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 DSB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 57,451 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 55,996 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2024 55,993 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 52,540 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 47,114 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 46,653 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 44,550 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 39,305 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 39,305 miles

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 33,927 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 33,625 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 20,482 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 19,331 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 19,330 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 18,597 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 15,777 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 12,916 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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C14 DSB is a 2009 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 C14 DSB, 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 C14 DSB registered?

C14 DSB is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is C14 DSB safe to buy?

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