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ED51 STE

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

154,134 mi
Last recorded154,134 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationED51 STE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 154,134 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 154,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 142,034 miles

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2022 130,546 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 118,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 105,079 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 92,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 83,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 72,648 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 67,750 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 55,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 42,548 miles

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 19 Aug 2013 40,324 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 32,422 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 25,302 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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ED51 STE is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ED51 STE, 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 ED51 STE registered?

ED51 STE is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is ED51 STE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ED51 STE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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