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C7 HCR

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,075 mi
Last recorded144,075 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 HCR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 144,075 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 133,868 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 124,809 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 124,805 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 124,413 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 117,598 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 112,980 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 109,219 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 105,112 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 99,300 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 95,105 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 90,018 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 90,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/40R19 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 79,181 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 66,283 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 46,225 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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C7 HCR is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 C7 HCR, 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 C7 HCR registered?

C7 HCR is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is C7 HCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 HCR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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