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VO09 KGV

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

155,871 mi
Last recorded155,871 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 KGV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 155,871 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 146,363 miles

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

handbrake only just met the requirements 16%

Pass 26 Jul 2024 140,559 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 132,273 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 124,585 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 118,734 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 106,695 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 89,893 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 89,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 79,808 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 65,085 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 62,865 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 56,184 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 56,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2014 46,920 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2013 41,492 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 34,238 miles

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

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

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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VO09 KGV is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VO09 KGV, 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 VO09 KGV registered?

VO09 KGV is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 10 March 2009.

Is VO09 KGV safe to buy?

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