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HY09 ADY

2009 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,288 mi
Last recorded141,288 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 ADY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 141,288 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 132,703 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 132,703 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 126,858 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 126,857 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play REAR ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 122,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 116,002 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 116,002 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 113,718 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear pipes slightly bubbled up underneath plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner cluster inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 113,718 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear pipes slightly bubbled up underneath plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner cluster inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 111,248 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside top has stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 105,129 miles

Advise both rear brake discs corroded

Advise nearside rear inner tyre starting to wear

Advise offside front outer tyre starting to wear low

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 96,633 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 96,633 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 89,155 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/REAR (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/FRONT OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/FRONT OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 85,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 64,730 miles

Wiper blades, poor wipe. Front and rear brake pads, low, 2mm. All tyre treads, low.Stone damage, front screen, zone A.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 30,426 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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HY09 ADY is a 2009 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 HY09 ADY, 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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HY09 ADY is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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