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GL08 AEO

2008 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

127,550 mi
Last recorded127,550 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 AEO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 127,550 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 121,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 114,951 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 109,497 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 101,766 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 98,482 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 95,118 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 91,642 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 89,559 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 84,150 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 79,527 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 79,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 64,909 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)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 49,833 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 30,245 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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GL08 AEO is a 2008 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GL08 AEO, 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 GL08 AEO registered?

GL08 AEO is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 24 May 2008.

Is GL08 AEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 AEO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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