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WX09 LGZ

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

171,018 mi
Last recorded171,018 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX09 LGZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 171,018 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 167,399 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 167,399 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 161,674 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 156,121 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 146,801 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 142,761 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 140,042 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 120,010 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 104,428 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 98,632 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 95,912 miles

Child seat fitted to ns rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns front tyre wearing badly on outer edge

rear tyres wearing on inner edges and close to limit

Pass 12 May 2014 83,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to register on DSM

Pass 8 May 2013 69,338 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 May 2012 83,024 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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WX09 LGZ is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WX09 LGZ, 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 WX09 LGZ registered?

WX09 LGZ is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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