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NL09 BSU

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,120 mi
Last recorded125,120 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 BSU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 125,120 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 114,706 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 107,335 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 102,952 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 96,636 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 89,375 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 89,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 73,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Sep 2013 71,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 69,425 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 32,648 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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NL09 BSU is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 NL09 BSU, 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 NL09 BSU registered?

NL09 BSU is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is NL09 BSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL09 BSU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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