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JB04 RSB

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

179,911 mi
Last recorded179,911 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB04 RSB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 179,911 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 168,272 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 168,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 150,190 miles

Offside Rear wheel has welding repair

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 145,817 miles

Offside Rear wheel has welding repair

Fail 4 Jun 2021 145,800 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements has a honey comb effect background (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements has a honey comb effect background (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured there is a weld repair opposite crack (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2020 140,101 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 128,020 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 120,801 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 116,843 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 106,392 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 92,799 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 83,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 72,090 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 532,025 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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JB04 RSB is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JB04 RSB, 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 JB04 RSB registered?

JB04 RSB is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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