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GJ08 VGU

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

204,340 mi
Last recorded204,340 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 VGU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 204,340 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension arm bushes worn

o/s/f led ring deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2020 204,331 miles

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension arm bushes worn

o/s/f led ring deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2019 120,804 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 106,600 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 99,419 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 93,676 miles

child seat fitted n/s rear

cut to n/s rear tyre inner sidewall

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 May 2015 83,245 miles
Pass 2 May 2014
Pass 17 Mar 2014 73,937 miles

All 4 tyres cracking inbetween raised parts of tread

Pass 6 Mar 2013 69,391 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 61,185 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 47,834 miles

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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GJ08 VGU is a 2008 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GJ08 VGU, 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 GJ08 VGU registered?

GJ08 VGU is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GJ08 VGU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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