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MA09 SSZ

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,255 mi
Last recorded194,255 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 SSZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 194,255 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 187,256 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 187,256 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 136,637 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 136,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 79,671 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 79,670 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 76,125 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Jun 2013 76,012 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2012 28,209 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 27,849 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 26,703 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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MA09 SSZ is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA09 SSZ, 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 MA09 SSZ registered?

MA09 SSZ is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is MA09 SSZ safe to buy?

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