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SH09 OGT

2009 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,760 mi
Last recorded140,760 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 OGT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 140,760 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 124,366 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2016 124,141 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2015 108,808 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 108,808 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 89,706 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 56,976 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 56,976 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 28,894 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 28,894 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 28,646 miles

N/S/R Wheel buckled

O/S/R Wheel buckled

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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SH09 OGT is a 2009 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SH09 OGT, 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 SH09 OGT registered?

SH09 OGT is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 11 May 2009.

Is SH09 OGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH09 OGT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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