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LB09 TYS

2009 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,060 mi
Last recorded143,060 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2024 143,060 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 132,919 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 125,241 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 122,319 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 117,680 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 116,048 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 114,074 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 111,033 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 94,501 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 91,450 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 88,519 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 69,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 51,143 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 TYS is a 2009 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TYS, 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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LB09 TYS is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 19 August 2009.

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