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V121 CAP

2009 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,070 mi
Last recorded107,070 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV121 CAP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 107,070 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 97,733 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 97,617 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm facing forwards at 45 degrees (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 87,098 miles

Nearside Front shocker dust cover split

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/50 r18 100v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front shocker dust cover split

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 84,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s+o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

manufacture covers fitted

Fail 19 May 2023 84,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s+o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

manufacture covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2022 80,062 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front lower forward arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 71,566 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 62,114 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 59,451 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 55,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 49,284 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 47,555 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 45,223 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 45,223 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 43,514 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Dec 2013 43,514 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Dec 2013 43,512 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 39,571 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 29,585 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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V121 CAP is a 2009 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V121 CAP, 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 V121 CAP registered?

V121 CAP is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 29 April 2009.

Is V121 CAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V121 CAP shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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