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GR08 YYY

2008 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

276,551 mi
Last recorded276,551 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 YYY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Jan 2023 276,551 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 166,254 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 143,491 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 121,690 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 98,479 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 72,892 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 66,430 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 54,204 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 45,548 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 35,307 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 25,400 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 19,172 miles

Oil leak

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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GR08 YYY is a 2008 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GR08 YYY, 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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GR08 YYY is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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