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GL08 SSL

2008 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,402 mi
Last recorded69,402 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 69,402 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 69,402 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 59,854 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 59,828 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 47,017 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 34,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 31,192 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 30,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 28,045 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 26,359 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 20,659 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 SSL is a 2008 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SSL, 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 SSL registered?

GL08 SSL is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is GL08 SSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 SSL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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