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DF08 BHW

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

114,332 mi
Last recorded114,332 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 114,332 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 94,023 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 66,880 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2019 66,846 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement H arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement H arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 62,779 miles

E/M/L light on

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bad wear to inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 59,152 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 56,843 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 53,422 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2014 49,573 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 45,059 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 39,069 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 33,755 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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DF08 BHW is a 2008 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 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 DF08 BHW, 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 BHW registered?

DF08 BHW is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is DF08 BHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF08 BHW 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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