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SM09 PGE

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,645 mi
Last recorded161,645 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 PGE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 161,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 133,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 123,733 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 119,142 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 117,378 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 117,378 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 113,626 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on the outer Edge.

Fail 3 Oct 2019 113,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn on the outer Edge.

Pass 10 Oct 2018 104,762 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 90,212 miles

front and rear inner pads and disc's low....rear diff bush split causing movement of the diff

Fail 11 Sep 2017 90,212 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front and rear inner pads and disc's low....rear diff bush split causing movement of the diff

Fail 23 Aug 2017 89,620 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light /daylight fault (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 75,720 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 60,061 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush both control arm bushes required (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 46,778 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 41,447 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 42,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emissions test not possible , exhaust gases too clean .

Pass 13 Jun 2012 34,220 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 34,147 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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SM09 PGE is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SM09 PGE, 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 SM09 PGE registered?

SM09 PGE is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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The MOT history for SM09 PGE shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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