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R31 DRH

2009 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

173,150 mi
Last recorded173,150 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 DRH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 173,150 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 170,539 miles

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 12 Jun 2024 167,192 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 162,858 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 158,732 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 148,780 miles

Slight play in both front links. Brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 5 Aug 2020 147,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 135,870 miles

no emissions detected

Pass 10 Aug 2018 123,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 108,209 miles

no emissions detected

Pass 11 Jan 2016 89,982 miles

covers fitted

no emissions detected at test

Fail 7 Jan 2016 89,956 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

covers fitted

no emissions detected at test

Pass 5 Jan 2015 72,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 56,362 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 40,669 miles

both front tyres wearing outside edge

both rear tyres wearing inside edge

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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R31 DRH is a 2009 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R31 DRH, 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 R31 DRH registered?

R31 DRH is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is R31 DRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R31 DRH shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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