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LJ09 BZD

2009 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,129 mi
Last recorded126,129 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 BZD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 126,129 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 117,392 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 107,029 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 92,798 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 83,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2014 83,021 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 78,110 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 78,101 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 72,568 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 72,568 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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LJ09 BZD is a 2009 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LJ09 BZD, 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 LJ09 BZD registered?

LJ09 BZD is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 31 August 2009.

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