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S99 VAS

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,003 mi
Last recorded138,003 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 VAS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 138,003 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 137,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 129,605 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 129,605 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 113,094 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 112,995 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 101,373 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 91,142 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 91,142 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 84,796 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 84,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 81,430 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 67,349 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 53,236 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 45,835 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 42,204 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 39,296 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 36,106 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 36,106 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 24,205 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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S99 VAS is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S99 VAS, 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 S99 VAS registered?

S99 VAS is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 2 June 2009.

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