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SX09 LUE

2009 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

123,866 mi
Last recorded123,866 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX09 LUE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 123,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2026 123,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 116,758 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after flexi front to back (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2024 102,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER OUTER WORN (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

UNDERTRAY FITTED FRONT AND MIDDLE

Pass 27 Mar 2023 98,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Side. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Side. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. 2mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2022 85,287 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 8 Oct 2021 83,588 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2020 71,905 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2019 63,934 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 59,656 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 53,877 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 47,941 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 42,350 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 34,100 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 34,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 30,763 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 24,978 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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SX09 LUE is a 2009 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SX09 LUE, 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 SX09 LUE registered?

SX09 LUE is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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