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ST09 RZA

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

136,612 mi
Last recorded136,612 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST09 RZA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 136,612 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 118,887 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 10 Nov 2022 105,703 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 102,793 miles

Front front plate slightly damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 98,292 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 98,210 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 94,309 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 87,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 78,044 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 68,120 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 58,658 miles

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)

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2014 52,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 30,550 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 14,211 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 14,186 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 13,375 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 RZA is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ST09 RZA, 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 RZA registered?

ST09 RZA is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 3 July 2009.

Is ST09 RZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST09 RZA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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