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YG09 XJE

2009 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,312 mi
Last recorded155,312 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 73086,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 XJE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 155,312 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 123,366 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 101,293 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 93,846 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 90,337 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 90,287 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 90,283 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2016 86,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut on outer wall

Oil leak ()

Under covers fitted

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 86,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut on outer wall

Oil leak ()

Under covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2015 72,177 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 65,827 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2014 58,541 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2014 58,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 54,425 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 43,581 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 38,081 miles
Pass 8 May 2011 26,267 miles
Fail 2 May 2011 26,267 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 8,644 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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YG09 XJE is a 2009 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YG09 XJE, 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 YG09 XJE registered?

YG09 XJE is a 2009 BMW 730, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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The MOT history for YG09 XJE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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