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DF08 BHD

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,993 mi
Last recorded136,993 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 BHD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 136,993 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 131,304 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 131,304 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 120,238 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 120,233 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction nearside park brake went into a permanent cycling mode when applied (1.1.6 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 116,317 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 110,826 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 110,784 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 104,699 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2015 104,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2014 97,275 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 88,585 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 77,105 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 62,683 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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DF08 BHD is a 2008 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DF08 BHD, 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 DF08 BHD registered?

DF08 BHD is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is DF08 BHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF08 BHD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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