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R1 DJP

2009 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,089 mi
Last recorded79,089 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 DJP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 79,089 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 79,089 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 73,260 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 67,840 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 60,807 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 57,503 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 54,812 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 51,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 45,776 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 40,333 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 34,499 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 27,084 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 20,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 18,287 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 9,147 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2013 9,147 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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R1 DJP is a 2009 BMW 730 in Grey 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 R1 DJP, 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 R1 DJP registered?

R1 DJP is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 19 September 2009.

Is R1 DJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 DJP 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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