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N15 AKH

2009 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

216,348 mi
Last recorded216,348 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN15 AKH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 216,348 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 198,555 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 187,963 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 174,064 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

emissions limits were tested and met but the diesel smoke meter couldn’t register the reading.

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 29 Mar 2019 174,064 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

emissions limits were tested and met but the diesel smoke meter couldn’t register the reading.

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 13 Apr 2018 159,139 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2017 140,445 miles

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2017 140,416 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

### strong advise ### oil leak

Nearside Front worn on edges

Offside Front ### BADLY worn on edges

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH rears (4.1.E.1)

rear boot struts ineffective

Pass 24 Feb 2016 122,339 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 108,124 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)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 108,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 8 Jan 2014 89,891 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 86,278 miles

air bag light on

Pass 11 Sep 2012 83,952 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 83,952 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 71,387 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 48,830 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 45,155 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 22,907 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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N15 AKH is a 2009 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N15 AKH, 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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N15 AKH is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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