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J50 KUN

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

223,188 mi
Last recorded223,188 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 KUN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 223,188 miles

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

under tray fitted/tested in very wet condition

Pass 2 Feb 2025 218,937 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2024 212,441 miles

under tray and engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2024 212,441 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2023 206,064 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 206,064 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 194,136 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 182,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 178,105 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 165,813 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 147,531 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 135,514 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 119,561 miles

o/s/damage rear door /arch

Pass 15 Apr 2014 98,459 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 86,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 24 Feb 2012 77,942 miles

Cut in offside front tyre tread pattern on inner edge,mot pass at this time.attention recommended

Fail 24 Feb 2012 77,942 miles

Cut in offside front tyre tread pattern on inner edge,mot pass at this time.attention recommended

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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J50 KUN is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J50 KUN, 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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J50 KUN is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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