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GF08 VTE

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,361 mi
Last recorded117,361 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 VTE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2017 117,361 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front wipers smearing windscreen

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 97,726 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside under trays fitted obscuring some under side componants

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

slight cuts on vehicle tyres

Fail 17 Aug 2015 95,350 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 82,133 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 69,624 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 69,624 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside front tyre scrubbed on shoulders

Pass 26 Jul 2012 53,788 miles

near side front tyre has a deep cut bet no cordes exposed

Pass 26 Jul 2011 40,005 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 40,005 miles

Centre Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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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GF08 VTE is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 GF08 VTE, 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 GF08 VTE registered?

GF08 VTE is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 4 June 2008.

Is GF08 VTE safe to buy?

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