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LB09 RUA

2009 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,887 mi
Last recorded137,887 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 RUA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 137,887 miles

slight play in steering arm

Pass 7 Jan 2025 134,213 miles

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

slight play in steering arms

Pass 5 Jan 2024 128,541 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 126,055 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 120,272 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 118,442 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 103,347 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 89,797 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 82,850 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 76,582 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 72,199 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 62,512 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 62,508 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 52,142 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2013 52,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 38,231 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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LB09 RUA is a 2009 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LB09 RUA, 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 LB09 RUA registered?

LB09 RUA is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 28 July 2009.

Is LB09 RUA safe to buy?

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