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K55 SEU

2009 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,730 mi
Last recorded60,730 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 SEU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 60,730 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 58,141 miles

Front brake disc face is corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake disc face is corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2023 56,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 56,050 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 56,049 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 53,974 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35R20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 52,694 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 51,154 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 49,745 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 49,745 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 48,300 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2017 48,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 46,723 miles

seems to be slight movement in front suspension when brakes are applied

wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 30 May 2015 43,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

seems to be slight movement in front suspension when brakes are applied but could not trace during test procedure

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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K55 SEU is a 2009 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 K55 SEU, 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 K55 SEU registered?

K55 SEU is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 18 May 2009.

Is K55 SEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K55 SEU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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