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J9 ELU

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

139,842 mi
Last recorded139,842 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 ELU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 139,842 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 128,161 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 115,618 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 21 Nov 2022 110,992 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 23 Nov 2021 100,973 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 90,802 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 87,347 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 87,323 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 83,786 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 78,038 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 Small chips (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 3 Small chips (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Disc backing plate is insecure fouling on the disc

Fail 14 Nov 2017 78,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Two lumps on outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 Small chips (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 3 Small chips (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Disc backing plate is insecure fouling on the disc

Pass 19 Nov 2016 70,118 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 59,751 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 50,047 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 39,461 miles

Diesel Emission Tested to Clean for Reading Smoke Meter.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 31,334 miles

emmissions tested but too clean to register

Pass 29 Nov 2011 22,517 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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J9 ELU 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 88.2%.

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 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 J9 ELU, 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 J9 ELU registered?

J9 ELU is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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