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J60 PBB

2009 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

81,399 mi
Last recorded81,399 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ60 PBB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 81,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 72,859 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower forward arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 72,854 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower forward arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 65,646 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 59,733 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 50,390 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 45,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 38,573 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 36,463 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 34,446 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 31,145 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 27,915 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 23,836 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 18,956 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 12,895 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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J60 PBB is a 2009 BMW 730 in Grey 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 J60 PBB, 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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J60 PBB is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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