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SS55 GRY

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

153,146 mi
Last recorded153,146 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS55 GRY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 153,146 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 153,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working angel eye (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40-19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2018 147,000 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 107,230 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 61,667 miles

slight play both lower swivels.

Pass 23 Dec 2014 27,702 miles

to clean to record smoke test

Pass 13 Nov 2013 21,942 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 16,117 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 15,470 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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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SS55 GRY is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SS55 GRY, 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 SS55 GRY registered?

SS55 GRY is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 20 July 2009.

Is SS55 GRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS55 GRY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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