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LB09 TYG

2009 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

266,001 mi
Last recorded266,001 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 266,001 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 257,181 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 149,727 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/F and N/R tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 144,733 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 138,362 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 130,699 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 116,708 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 107,010 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 98,154 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 82,455 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 82,455 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 59,063 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2015 59,014 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 42,221 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2013 33,795 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 23,414 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 21,411 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 TYG is a 2009 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 TYG, 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 LB09 TYG registered?

LB09 TYG is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is LB09 TYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB09 TYG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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