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LM09 AEP

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

195,233 mi
Last recorded195,233 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 AEP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 195,233 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 187,888 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 179,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 176,727 miles

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

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

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

under tray wet but no puddles

Pass 25 Aug 2017 172,868 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 172,868 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 155,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre has damage to sidewall but not to cord.

Pass 5 Aug 2015 149,107 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 136,656 miles

emission to clean to detected on smoke mechine reading 0.00

Fail 7 Aug 2014 136,647 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

emission to clean to detected on smoke mechine reading 0.00

Fail 5 Aug 2014 136,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

smoketest too clean to read.

Pass 17 Dec 2013 127,829 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 117,013 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 105,888 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 93,701 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 79,452 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 60,867 miles

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 10 Dec 2010 46,529 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 31,300 miles

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

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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LM09 AEP 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 84.2%.

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 LM09 AEP, 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 LM09 AEP registered?

LM09 AEP is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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