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OUI 8928

2009 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

259,137 mi
Last recorded259,137 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 8928
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 259,137 miles

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

engine management warning lamp illuminated

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

nearside rear front subframe bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

offside rear front subframe bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

oil level on minimum

Fail 3 May 2017 258,691 miles

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

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

engine management warning lamp illuminated

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

nearside rear front subframe bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

offside rear front subframe bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

oil level on minimum

Pass 7 Apr 2016 200,089 miles

Nearside Rear front sub frame mounting bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Offside Rear front sub frame mounting bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

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

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

both rear brake discs worn/lipped

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2015 136,312 miles

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

offside front & nearside front tyres wearing on the outer edges

offside front inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2014 84,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 41,676 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 41,675 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 32,131 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 26,420 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 18,615 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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OUI 8928 is a 2009 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OUI 8928, 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 OUI 8928 registered?

OUI 8928 is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 1 July 2009.

Is OUI 8928 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUI 8928 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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