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SW04 ELS

2009 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

157,844 mi
Last recorded157,844 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 ELS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 29 Dec 2025 157,844 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 148,083 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2023 134,174 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 124,001 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 114,650 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 109,205 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 92,948 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 75,434 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 69,824 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 11 May 2016 67,879 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge of tread.

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge of tread.

Pass 5 May 2015 63,275 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 54,455 miles

NSR tyre worn on inner edge

OSR tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2013 42,290 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 31,882 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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SW04 ELS is a 2009 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SW04 ELS, 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 SW04 ELS registered?

SW04 ELS is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 15 May 2009.

Is SW04 ELS safe to buy?

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