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M18 EBR

2009 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,604 mi
Last recorded109,604 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 EBR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 109,604 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 109,567 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working Pump can be heard activating (3.5 (a))

Engine oil on minimum

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 94,069 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Feb 2022 93,911 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Feb 2021 83,006 miles

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

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting close to sensors (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 77,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 71,447 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 65,732 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 65,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 60,937 miles

Oil leak ()

emissions not detected

Pass 7 Dec 2015 54,098 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 9 Dec 2014 46,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 41,073 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 30,629 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

OSF tyre wearing on outer edge

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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M18 EBR is a 2009 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M18 EBR, 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 M18 EBR registered?

M18 EBR is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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