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EU58 AFO

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,248 mi
Last recorded162,248 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU58 AFO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 162,248 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 162,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 145,298 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn low @ 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn low @ 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 116,736 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 99,242 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 73,595 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)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 56,243 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 56,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front brake discs badly lipped especially inner edges

front brake pads getting low

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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EU58 AFO is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EU58 AFO, 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 EU58 AFO registered?

EU58 AFO is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is EU58 AFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU58 AFO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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