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EF08 FUP

2008 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

154,283 mi
Last recorded154,283 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 FUP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 154,283 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 136,323 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 129,973 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 109,376 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 101,647 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 95,428 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 57,387 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 57,359 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 48,162 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 36,547 miles

both rear tyres have deep cuts to tread

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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EF08 FUP is a 2008 BMW 730 in Blue 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 EF08 FUP, 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 EF08 FUP registered?

EF08 FUP is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is EF08 FUP safe to buy?

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