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N17 HDR

2009 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,517 mi
Last recorded140,517 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 HDR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 140,517 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 134,116 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 118,406 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 105,446 miles

Nearside Front tyrer worn inner and outer shoulders and worn too wear bars

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and worn close too wear bars

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes not checked

Pass 22 Sep 2021 96,892 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 96,876 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 81,227 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 75,504 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in tyre ()

Pass 29 Oct 2018 68,417 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 60,053 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 51,074 miles

note under body shielding fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 44,210 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 36,898 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 32,315 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 32,315 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 29,699 miles

Oil leak

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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N17 HDR is a 2009 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N17 HDR, 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 N17 HDR registered?

N17 HDR is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 20 October 2009.

Is N17 HDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N17 HDR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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