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CE52 ARY

2009 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,664 mi
Last recorded155,664 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 ARY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 155,664 miles

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 14 Mar 2024 149,226 miles

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 18 Feb 2023 146,370 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Sep 2021 145,353 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 139,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 25 Jul 2019 129,653 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 129,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2018 122,580 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 112,419 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 101,667 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 101,665 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 83,976 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 66,226 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2012 45,195 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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CE52 ARY is a 2009 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CE52 ARY, 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 CE52 ARY registered?

CE52 ARY is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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