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X201 KGS

2009 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

280,689 mi
Last recorded280,689 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX201 KGS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 280,689 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

chip in windscreen

Fail 13 May 2026 280,689 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

chip in windscreen

Pass 22 May 2025 268,721 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 May 2025 268,721 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2024 259,085 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2023 249,266 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 249,266 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 283,239 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 283,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOOT SPLIT ALSO (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 229,476 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front puncture repaired

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside reverse light not working

Pass 19 May 2020 224,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 212,024 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack is very oily but can't see due to under tray (2.1.5 (a))

Rear bumper lower trim missing

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 May 2019 212,022 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear bumper lower trim missing

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack is very oily but can't see due to under tray (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 196,666 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

both front and rear bumpers damaged

Fail 29 May 2018 196,661 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front and rear bumpers damaged

Pass 3 May 2017 177,277 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

chip in windscreen

Fail 3 May 2017 177,277 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chip in windscreen

Pass 27 May 2016 161,095 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 136,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 110,637 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 82,678 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Jun 2012 59,612 miles

a.n/s/r jacking block missing

a.o/s/f brake nipple sweating stain but not leaking under pressure check

a.small chip in screen

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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X201 KGS is a 2009 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 X201 KGS, 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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X201 KGS is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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