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R66 PHA

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,084 mi
Last recorded63,084 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR66 PHA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 63,084 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 62,978 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 62,977 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 62,602 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 62,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 52,761 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 47,151 miles

Covers in engine bay and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall has two separate sections of damage, both deep cuts have no cord exposed.

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jan 2018 47,151 miles

Oil leak ()

Covers in engine bay and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall has two separate sections of damage, both deep cuts have no cord exposed.

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No water in reservoir (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 43,379 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 41,173 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 40,240 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 36,830 miles

.....Thanx 4visiting us....

All brake-discs surfaces are unevenly worn & also lipped. Front more-so. (plz refr2spec)

Exhaust heat shield is insecure

N/s front tyre-wall damaged

O/s rear tyre has a large screw imbedded (where marked)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 36,830 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

.....Thanx 4visiting us....

All brake-discs surfaces are unevenly worn & also lipped. Front more-so. (plz refr2spec)

Exhaust heat shield is insecure

N/s front tyre-wall damaged

O/s rear tyre has a large screw imbedded (where marked)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 30,736 miles

1,Nearside rear tyre bald at inner edge.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2012 25,864 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 25,864 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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R66 PHA is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R66 PHA, 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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R66 PHA is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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