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WJ09 ZZX

2009 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,099 mi
Last recorded128,099 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 ZZX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 128,099 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 123,962 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 122,964 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 122,067 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 121,197 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 119,889 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 119,889 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 118,999 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 118,999 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 115,645 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 111,901 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 111,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wipers smearing screen

Pass 24 Mar 2017 108,726 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 103,004 miles

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2015 95,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

d/s and p/s lower sill covers fitted .

vehicle has under body covers fitted from front to rear .

Pass 20 Mar 2014 84,242 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 84,240 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

shows light fault and dash but none found .

Pass 8 Mar 2013 66,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 50,751 miles

Both head lamp lens have remains on beam deflectors, but head lamp pattern not effected mot passed ok.

Offside front tyre worn low on outer edge.

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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WJ09 ZZX is a 2009 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WJ09 ZZX, 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 WJ09 ZZX registered?

WJ09 ZZX is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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