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X55 MAJ

2009 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

175,730 mi
Last recorded175,730 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX55 MAJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 175,730 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2024 163,246 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 150,744 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 130,795 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 120,390 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 113,963 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 102,018 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 102,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 89,231 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 79,528 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 68,173 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 55,252 miles

Nearside front tyre worn from outer edge

Fail 3 Mar 2015 55,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside front tyre worn from outer edge

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 42,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 36,699 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 36,695 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Sep 2012 28,783 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

front tyres scrubbing on outer edges

Pass 5 Sep 2012 28,783 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

front tyres scrubbing on outer edges

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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X55 MAJ is a 2009 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X55 MAJ, 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 X55 MAJ registered?

X55 MAJ is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is X55 MAJ safe to buy?

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