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RK09 AZP

2009 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

176,469 mi
Last recorded176,469 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 AZP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 176,469 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 176,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

front inner brake pads wearing low-investigate,NSF tyre tread wearing low,oil spill

Pass 20 Jun 2019 163,461 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 163,459 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect pattern faulty-lense dirty-investigate (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

battery weak,headlamp lense dirty,oil spill,rear diff damp

Pass 28 Jun 2018 146,245 miles

see vt30 doc

Fail 20 Jun 2018 146,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower-forward-inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower-back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower-forward-inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

alternator drive belt deteriorating,oil leak/spill,both front tyres low on tread,diff oil leak/spill

Pass 27 Jun 2017 127,280 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 124,267 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 121,794 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 112,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 99,116 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 97,751 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 97,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 96,670 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2011 76,741 miles

o.s.f tyre inner wall damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2011 56,870 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 38,451 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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RK09 AZP is a 2009 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 RK09 AZP, 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 RK09 AZP registered?

RK09 AZP is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 11 August 2009.

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The MOT history for RK09 AZP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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