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E12 TKA

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,808 mi
Last recorded118,808 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 TKA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 118,808 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 96,060 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 71,506 miles

engine covers

under-trays fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2016 71,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement caster arm (2.4.G.2)

engine covers

under-trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 65,285 miles

cut on side wall of n/s/r tyre

Fail 22 Dec 2015 65,045 miles

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

cut on side wall of n/s/r tyre

rear break pads wearing thin

Pass 30 Oct 2014 54,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r wheel has been repaired/welded on inside edge

Pass 6 Nov 2013 47,412 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 44,983 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 37,858 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 29,491 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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E12 TKA is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E12 TKA, 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 E12 TKA registered?

E12 TKA is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 1 November 2008.

Is E12 TKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E12 TKA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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