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LC09 ZZT

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,880 mi
Last recorded112,880 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 112,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 110,411 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 110,411 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside /offside both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 106,200 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 97,664 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 90,258 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 83,725 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 83,709 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Wearing heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 78,558 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 78,558 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 72,148 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 68,953 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 68,952 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2017 62,053 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 59,558 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 52,408 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 44,540 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 37,496 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2013 37,489 miles

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

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 ZZT is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZZT, 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 LC09 ZZT registered?

LC09 ZZT is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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The MOT history for LC09 ZZT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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