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SXZ 1012

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,498 mi
Last recorded128,498 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXZ 1012
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 128,498 miles

Chip on windscreen

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 120,105 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 115,223 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 115,223 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 110,819 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre tread low on edge

Offside Rear tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2019 106,856 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 94,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad wear indicator is showing

Pass 13 Sep 2016 72,311 miles

Oil leak

Pad warning light on

Fail 8 Sep 2016 72,197 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pad warning light on

Pass 11 Aug 2015 50,306 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 50,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 21,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 18,706 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 13,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SXZ 1012 is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SXZ 1012, 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 SXZ 1012 registered?

SXZ 1012 is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is SXZ 1012 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SXZ 1012 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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