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S700 ESA

2009 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

161,728 mi
Last recorded161,728 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS700 ESA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 161,728 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 146,779 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jul 2023 134,454 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 125,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 115,789 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 107,596 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 99,114 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 93,648 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 87,559 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 81,169 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 75,549 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 61,649 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 47,651 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 41,530 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2012 41,530 miles

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

Engine oil leak

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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S700 ESA is a 2009 BMW 730 in Grey 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 S700 ESA, 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 S700 ESA registered?

S700 ESA is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 24 June 2009.

Is S700 ESA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S700 ESA 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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