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K13 FWD

2009 BMW 730

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,346 mi
Last recorded102,346 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 FWD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 102,346 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 97,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 90,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 3 Oct 2022 84,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 76,591 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 71,276 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 70,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 69,467 miles

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

ALL FOUR FLEXI BRAKE PIPE FERRULES ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

ALL FOUR FLEXI BRAKE PIPE HOSES ARE WORN

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

ALL THE REAR WINDOWS ARE TINTED

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN PITTED AND CORRODED

Central Front OBJECT HANGING FROM THE CENTRE RREAR VIEW MIRROR

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

PLASTIC FLOOR SILL AND ENGINE COVERS

SLIGHT BODY WORK DAMAGE

Fail 2 Oct 2018 69,459 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements WRONG COLOUR (0.1 (d))

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

ALL FOUR FLEXI BRAKE PIPE FERRULES ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

ALL FOUR FLEXI BRAKE PIPE HOSES ARE WORN

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

ALL THE REAR WINDOWS ARE TINTED

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN PITTED AND CORRODED

Central Front OBJECT HANGING FROM THE CENTRE RREAR VIEW MIRROR

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

PLASTIC FLOOR SILL AND ENGINE COVERS

SLIGHT BODY WORK DAMAGE

Pass 23 Aug 2017 67,507 miles

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

ALL THE REAR WINDOWS ARE TINTED

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL

ENGINE FLOOR AND SILL COVERS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt AND LOWER (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OBJECT HANGING FROM THE CENTRE REAR VIEW MIRROR

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front STARING TO CRACK AND PERISH..NOT THROUGH TO CORD OR PLY.245/40/20

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt AND LOWER (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Aug 2017 67,457 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

ALL THE REAR WINDOWS ARE TINTED

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL

ENGINE FLOOR AND SILL COVERS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt AND LOWER (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OBJECT HANGING FROM THE CENTRE REAR VIEW MIRROR

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front STARING TO CRACK AND PERISH..NOT THROUGH TO CORD OR PLY.245/40/20

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt AND LOWER (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 66,356 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner brake discs are slightly worn, pitted and corroded

both front tyres have cuts on the outer sidewall not through to ply or cord 245/40/20

vehicle fitted with sill, floor and engine covers obscuring the view of some components

Fail 7 Sep 2016 66,280 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear track control arm (2.4.G.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Inner brake discs are worn, pitted and corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner brake discs are slightly worn, pitted and corroded

both front tyres have cuts on the outer sidewall not through to ply or cord 245/40/20

vehicle fitted with sill, floor and engine covers obscuring the view of some components

Pass 20 Aug 2015 64,586 miles

Centre vehicle is fitted with full engine, floor & sill covers

Nearside Front Brake disc backing plate insecure

Nearside Front headlamp aim at its highest acceptable level will require adjustment

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve Inner wheel rim is cracked (4.2.B.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 64,533 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Centre vehicle is fitted with full engine, floor & sill covers

Nearside Front Brake disc backing plate insecure

Nearside Front headlamp aim at its highest acceptable level will require adjustment

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve Inner wheel rim is cracked (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 62,617 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

ALL THE THE REAR WINDOWS ARE TINTED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS.

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE BACKING PLATE IS SECURED WITH A TIE STRAP..

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP AIM IS AT ITS HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL..

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 52,848 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN

ALL THE REAR WINDOWS ARE TINTED..

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL..WILL REQUIRE AJUSTEMENT

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS..SILLS NOT CHECKED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 40,840 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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K13 FWD is a 2009 BMW 730 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K13 FWD, 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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K13 FWD is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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