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SW09 FNY

2009 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

72,323 mi
Last recorded72,323 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 FNY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 72,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened seriously corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen before flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen before flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened seriously corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen before flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 72,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened highly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened seriously corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen before flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened seriously corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen before flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened seriously corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen before flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 67,365 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 67,365 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 57,567 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 57,567 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 47,761 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 38,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deep cut in offside rear tyre (no cord/ply exposed)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Jun 2014 38,538 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deep cut in offside rear tyre (no cord/ply exposed)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2013 30,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 30,639 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 17,725 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 17,725 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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SW09 FNY is a 2009 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 SW09 FNY, 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 SW09 FNY registered?

SW09 FNY is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 29 June 2009.

Is SW09 FNY safe to buy?

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