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Y29 JDM

2009 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

75,264 mi
Last recorded75,264 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY29 JDM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 75,264 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 73,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread wearing on outer edge (tracking needs checking)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 71,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upward movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 69,607 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 68,304 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 65,888 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 64,817 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 63,006 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 60,258 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 60,258 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 58,560 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 56,871 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,764 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 49,923 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 41,747 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 33,419 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y29 JDM is a 2009 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 Y29 JDM, 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 Y29 JDM registered?

Y29 JDM is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is Y29 JDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y29 JDM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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