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GJ09 TZK

2009 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

151,280 mi
Last recorded151,280 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 TZK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 151,280 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front straight arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 148,751 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 146,043 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 143,566 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 141,640 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 136,070 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 132,201 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 129,953 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 122,478 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 101,541 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 78,240 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 78,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s rear tyre is in an extremely dangerous condition and should not be driven on the road

Pass 18 Feb 2015 58,833 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 26,326 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 17,281 miles

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

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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GJ09 TZK is a 2009 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 GJ09 TZK, 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 GJ09 TZK registered?

GJ09 TZK is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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The MOT history for GJ09 TZK shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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