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PL09 FSD

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,897 mi
Last recorded143,897 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL09 FSD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 143,897 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 137,880 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tyre bald and close to limit.275/40/19. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread on 2mm and wearing unevenly. 275/40/19. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner brake pads close to wear sensor.

front wipers leaving slight lines and smeary.

Fail 23 Apr 2018 137,880 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge of tyre bald and close to limit.275/40/19. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread on 2mm and wearing unevenly. 275/40/19. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner brake pads close to wear sensor.

front wipers leaving slight lines and smeary.

Pass 18 Apr 2017 129,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer tyre damaged outer wall

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 2 May 2016 120,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Aug 2015 111,393 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 86,464 miles

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

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

rear discs worn and lipped

Fail 11 Aug 2014 85,506 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

rear discs worn and lipped

Pass 29 Aug 2013 64,164 miles

advise near side front tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Jun 2012 30,831 miles

offside front tyre nearside front tyre naerside rear tyre all wearing on edges advise to check each week until replaced

Pass 13 Jun 2011 17,563 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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PL09 FSD 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 81.8%.

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 PL09 FSD, 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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PL09 FSD is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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