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HG08 BSZ

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

196,246 mi
Last recorded196,246 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 BSZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 196,246 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 185,336 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 172,392 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 157,909 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 157,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 141,129 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2016 141,129 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2015 131,522 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2015 131,522 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 115,813 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 92,916 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 74,069 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 52,518 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HG08 BSZ is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HG08 BSZ, 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 HG08 BSZ registered?

HG08 BSZ is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is HG08 BSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG08 BSZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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