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DE08 PZM

2008 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

135,532 mi
Last recorded135,532 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 PZM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 135,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 126,126 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 118,119 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 115,538 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 112,330 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 112,329 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 107,729 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Oil leak engine area ()

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 97,397 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 97,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 97,111 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 91,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 88,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 80,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 56,500 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 55,101 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 42,018 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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DE08 PZM is a 2008 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 93,631 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 DE08 PZM, 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 18 years old, this BMW 730 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DE08 PZM registered?

DE08 PZM is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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