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GP08 KKV

2008 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,303 mi
Last recorded49,303 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 KKV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 49,303 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 44,452 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 44,452 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 43,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2011 91,063 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 91,026 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 86,551 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn.

Front tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 37,892 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GP08 KKV is a 2008 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GP08 KKV, 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 GP08 KKV registered?

GP08 KKV is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is GP08 KKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP08 KKV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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