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EU57 XMG

2008 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,662 mi
Last recorded134,662 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU57 XMG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 134,662 miles

Nearside rear driveshaft slight weep of oil

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 124,961 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 116,336 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 103,615 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 93,057 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed intermittently (6.2.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 84,289 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 84,266 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 75,183 miles

osf tyre wall rim protector has a chunck out of it but no cords showing

Pass 31 Jan 2014 64,656 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low.

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 54,582 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 45,405 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 36,227 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 36,227 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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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EU57 XMG is a 2008 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EU57 XMG, 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 EU57 XMG registered?

EU57 XMG is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 6 February 2008.

Is EU57 XMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU57 XMG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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