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SP09 FMD

2009 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,826 mi
Last recorded135,826 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 FMD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 135,826 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 135,826 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 130,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal section of flexible brake hose, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Appears swollen under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Appears swollen under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Ride hight sensor deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Appears swollen under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Anti roll bar hydraulic unit has a slight seepage/misting of oil

Pass 27 Feb 2024 120,381 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear anti roll bar hydraulic unit. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 120,315 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear anti roll bar hydraulic unit. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 110,845 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 99,132 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 89,600 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 83,923 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 83,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Tie bar -suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 73,212 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 62,466 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 62,439 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 56,237 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge badly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge badly (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted covering comoponents

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 1 Mar 2016 51,330 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded heavily on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded heavily on inner face (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 27 Feb 2015 46,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2015 46,155 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 39,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 31,292 miles

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

bonnet safety catch sticking

Fail 27 Feb 2013 31,290 miles

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

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

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

bonnet safety catch sticking

Pass 27 Feb 2012 24,820 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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SP09 FMD is a 2009 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SP09 FMD, 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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SP09 FMD is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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