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FH08 DYS

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,716 mi
Last recorded91,716 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 DYS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 91,716 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust damaged

Fail 11 Jun 2013 91,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2012 84,229 miles

Exhaust system damaged

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre has a slight cut, not in excess of the requirements and not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 83,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust system damaged

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre has a slight cut, not in excess of the requirements and not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 64,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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FH08 DYS is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FH08 DYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FH08 DYS?

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What year was FH08 DYS registered?

FH08 DYS is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is FH08 DYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH08 DYS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FH08 DYS have outstanding finance?

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