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JD51 BOS

2009 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

203,907 mi
Last recorded203,907 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJD51 BOS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 203,907 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened welding repair (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 194,122 miles

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened front sub-frame repaired (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 181,632 miles

Nearside Front subframe adequately repaired

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 181,632 miles

Nearside Front subframe adequately repaired

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 168,364 miles

Nearside Front subframe adequately repaired

Offside Rear road wheel repaired with weld

Pass 25 Nov 2019 157,193 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s fronts wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f subframe adequately repaired

Fail 20 Nov 2019 157,172 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s fronts wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f subframe adequately repaired

Pass 19 Nov 2018 136,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Front sub-frame adequately repaired

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 136,179 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 108,164 miles

o/s and n/s/r tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Oct 2016 87,651 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 75,207 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2014 61,690 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 49,855 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2012 37,038 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 36,833 miles

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

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

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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JD51 BOS is a 2009 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 JD51 BOS, 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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JD51 BOS is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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