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L6 DXB

2009 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

167,349 mi
Last recorded167,349 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 DXB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 167,349 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 153,162 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 150,689 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 150,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 143,136 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 138,434 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 132,603 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 125,805 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 115,459 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 104,050 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 91,740 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Jul 2013 72,439 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 67,494 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 59,818 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 50,712 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 37,836 miles

clean diesel unable to get smoke reading

Pass 5 Jan 2011 28,269 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 17,368 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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L6 DXB is a 2009 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 L6 DXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L6 DXB registered?

L6 DXB is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 17 June 2009.

Is L6 DXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L6 DXB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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