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YC09 LMY

2009 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

171,034 mi
Last recorded171,034 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 LMY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 171,034 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 162,850 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 157,617 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 157,617 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 148,269 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 224,274 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2017 127,764 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 127,510 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 113,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 78,537 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 55,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 41,120 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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YC09 LMY is a 2009 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YC09 LMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC09 LMY registered?

YC09 LMY is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 10 August 2009.

Is YC09 LMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 LMY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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