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Y6 LUM

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,749 mi
Last recorded126,749 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 LUM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 126,749 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 126,709 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mounting bolts loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear wheels welded repairs to insides

pad wear warning light on

under trays

Fail 22 Jul 2026 126,592 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

pad wear warning light on

under trays

Pass 23 Jul 2025 115,603 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 115,600 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 107,178 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 93,814 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 93,814 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 85,629 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 75,580 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 68,820 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 68,792 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 64,497 miles

Front suspension control arms: bushes weak

Pass 17 Apr 2018 59,270 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 59,270 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 55,375 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 50,825 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 45,122 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 45,122 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 38,835 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 31,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 22,668 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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Y6 LUM is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black 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 Y6 LUM, 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 Y6 LUM registered?

Y6 LUM is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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