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LC09 RWE

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

253,053 mi
Last recorded253,053 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 RWE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 253,053 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 234,162 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2023 234,162 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 216,070 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 216,070 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 206,482 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 204,910 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 203,532 miles

Nearside Rear Alloy road wheel has been repaired 3 times.

Pass 25 Apr 2018 201,533 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides on limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2017 200,034 miles

Under tray and engine cover fitted at time test.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 185,641 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 168,292 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 167,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 27 May 2014 149,496 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 191,708 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 191,708 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 101,536 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 71,047 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 20,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 20 Jun 2011 69,895 miles

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

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

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 RWE is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RWE, 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 RWE is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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