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YE09 CEY

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

149,697 mi
Last recorded149,697 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 CEY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 149,697 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 140,175 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 128,084 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 108,816 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 77,693 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 75,956 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 70,340 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2017 66,500 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 55,982 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 55,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 42,671 miles

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

Oil leak

damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre but no chords exposed

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge close to legal limt

Pass 21 Mar 2014 33,260 miles

nearside rear punctured and worn on inner edge

offside front tyre has a puncture on shoulder

Pass 19 Apr 2013 25,100 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 18,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2012 18,853 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YE09 CEY is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YE09 CEY, 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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YE09 CEY is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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