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FP08 RFK

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,370 mi
Last recorded168,370 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 RFK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 168,370 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 168,370 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 161,536 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 156,318 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 153,880 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 150,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 143,421 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 139,083 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 139,083 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 128,223 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 128,139 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 114,591 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 114,591 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 98,201 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 80,904 miles

both front tyres scrubbed on outer edges

Pass 15 Jun 2012 74,829 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 50,265 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 50,179 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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FP08 RFK is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FP08 RFK, 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

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What year was FP08 RFK registered?

FP08 RFK is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is FP08 RFK safe to buy?

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