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DS08 KBO

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

155,137 mi
Last recorded155,137 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 KBO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 155,137 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 144,374 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 126,552 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 119,715 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

offside front inner track rod has slight play

Pass 8 Oct 2015 110,932 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)

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

child seat fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2014 98,082 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2014 98,062 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 84,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 41,344 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 41,039 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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DS08 KBO is a 2008 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DS08 KBO, 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 DS08 KBO registered?

DS08 KBO is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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