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SF09 UAR

2009 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,402 mi
Last recorded154,402 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF09 UAR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 154,402 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 150,034 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 142,536 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 136,199 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2019 128,459 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 112,570 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

windscreen repaired there is still damage but drivers view not impaired

Fail 27 Sep 2018 112,570 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road crack in zone a (3.2 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 112,146 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Windscreen cracked in zone a - greater than 10 mm (3.2 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Leak coming from rear differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 96,931 miles

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

Oil leak @ DIFF ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH, NS ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 79,893 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 64,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 44,720 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 27,918 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 24,571 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 19,109 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 19,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Nov 2011 19,108 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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SF09 UAR is a 2009 BMW 730 in Silver 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 SF09 UAR, 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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SF09 UAR is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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