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LY09 EHL

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,618 mi
Last recorded114,618 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY09 EHL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 114,618 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 106,938 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 106,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 97,936 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 88,551 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 80,751 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 80,750 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 72,050 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 67,723 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated service light indicates brake fluid change required (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 67,718 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured cracked on inner edge (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated service light indicates brake fluid change required (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 60,341 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 54,566 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 49,845 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 49,845 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 44,485 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 33,797 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 23,897 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LY09 EHL is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LY09 EHL, 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 LY09 EHL registered?

LY09 EHL is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 20 August 2009.

Is LY09 EHL safe to buy?

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