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LFZ 9607

2009 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,368 mi
Last recorded88,368 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFZ 9607
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 88,368 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 86,767 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 84,563 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 83,178 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 80,442 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 76,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 72,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 70,256 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 63,618 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 63,616 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2017 59,221 miles

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

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

unable to get a reading for emissions (very clean)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 54,677 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres worn inner eges

front tyres starting to perish

Fail 6 Sep 2016 54,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm to frame (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm to hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm to frame (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres worn inner eges

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Mar 2015 48,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 45,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 38,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LFZ 9607 is a 2009 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LFZ 9607, 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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What year was LFZ 9607 registered?

LFZ 9607 is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 22 June 2009.

Is LFZ 9607 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFZ 9607 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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