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WIW 1163

2009 BMW 730

Gold Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

29,717 mi
Last recorded29,717 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIW 1163
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 29,717 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 29,717 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 29,332 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 27,979 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 27,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2022 26,304 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 26,260 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 24,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil level just above minimum

Pass 5 Aug 2020 23,208 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 23,179 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 21,740 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 19,201 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 17,378 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover split

Pass 16 Jul 2016 16,215 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2015 14,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 12,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2013 10,485 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 10,172 miles

emissions too lean to register

Fail 9 Nov 2012 10,172 miles

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

emissions too lean to register

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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WIW 1163 is a 2009 BMW 730 in Gold with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WIW 1163, 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 WIW 1163 registered?

WIW 1163 is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 15 December 2009.

Is WIW 1163 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIW 1163 shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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