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L70 UAP

2009 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

146,934 mi
Last recorded146,934 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 UAP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 146,934 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 140,339 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 132,154 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 126,323 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 126,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 121,234 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 121,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (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 22 Dec 2020 115,142 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 110,827 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 106,285 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 100,253 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 94,293 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 94,216 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 85,409 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)

oil leak on engine

Pass 20 May 2014 75,225 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 67,274 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 58,012 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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L70 UAP is a 2009 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 L70 UAP, 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 L70 UAP registered?

L70 UAP is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is L70 UAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L70 UAP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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