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LC09 FNF

2009 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,308 mi
Last recorded175,308 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 FNF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 175,308 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 175,308 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 161,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

offside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Fail 24 May 2018 161,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

offside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Pass 6 Jun 2017 145,246 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 May 2017 145,144 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 132,966 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 116,431 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2014 97,422 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 79,251 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 79,250 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 65,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 63,545 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 43,099 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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LC09 FNF is a 2009 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LC09 FNF, 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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LC09 FNF is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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