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MJ09 OTU

2009 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,610 mi
Last recorded127,610 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 OTU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 127,610 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 126,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 117,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 100,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 100,159 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 87,137 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal parts of flexi pipes at caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2020 87,135 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal parts of flexi pipes at caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 81,504 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2017 80,374 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 80,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Inner Steering component damaged and unserviceable tie rod (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable bent (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front inner wheel arch cover damaged

Oil leak ()

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

engine fault on

Pass 1 Mar 2016 70,640 miles

Slight oil leak

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 66,833 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 40,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 40,503 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 33,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 32,988 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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MJ09 OTU is a 2009 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MJ09 OTU, 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 MJ09 OTU registered?

MJ09 OTU is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 14 July 2009.

Is MJ09 OTU safe to buy?

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