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PK09 SZZ

2009 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

132,672 mi
Last recorded132,672 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK09 SZZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 132,672 miles

Nearside Rear Cluster damaged.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 127,479 miles

Nearside Rear Cluster damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 184,444 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 10 Sep 2021 86,538 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 86,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 85,471 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

underneath Cover fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2019 83,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside and outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 81,553 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 78,321 miles

underneath cover fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2016 74,720 miles

Ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 66,341 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 60,408 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 51,900 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 45,049 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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PK09 SZZ is a 2009 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PK09 SZZ, 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 PK09 SZZ registered?

PK09 SZZ is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is PK09 SZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK09 SZZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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