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ST09 DHP

2009 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,261 mi
Last recorded170,261 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST09 DHP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 170,261 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 163,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play main arm lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play main arm lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 157,979 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 152,321 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 143,342 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 132,784 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 132,784 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 116,579 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 105,538 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 92,985 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 92,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 62,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 49,057 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 49,057 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 25,128 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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ST09 DHP is a 2009 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ST09 DHP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST09 DHP registered?

ST09 DHP is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is ST09 DHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST09 DHP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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