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GJ09 XAP

2009 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

67,986 mi
Last recorded67,986 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 67,986 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 64,244 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 59,904 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2023 55,567 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 52,931 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 50,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 46,518 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 42,376 miles

emissions too low to register

Fail 11 Jun 2018 42,376 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

emissions too low to register

Pass 3 Feb 2017 39,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 36,268 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 31,534 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2014 24,506 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 23,093 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 21,299 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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GJ09 XAP 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 XAP, 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 GJ09 XAP registered?

GJ09 XAP is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is GJ09 XAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ09 XAP 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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