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J888 EDX

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,437 mi
Last recorded97,437 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 EDX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 97,437 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, & General rust underneath (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 91,590 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 90,667 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 88,374 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 88,374 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 87,769 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 86,629 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 77,251 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 77,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 67,315 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 55,814 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 51,433 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 47,884 miles

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)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 47,884 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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 23 Apr 2014 39,904 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 39,872 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 39,871 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 30,927 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 30,927 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 30,916 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 30,916 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 30,399 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 30,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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J888 EDX is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 J888 EDX, 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 J888 EDX registered?

J888 EDX is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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