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HN08 DFF

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,011 mi
Last recorded166,011 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 DFF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 166,011 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 159,804 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 159,734 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 155,810 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019
Pass 23 Feb 2018 131,823 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 110,782 miles

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2014 103,255 miles

both rear suspension arm front bushes deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2013 74,506 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 74,506 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S/R tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 1 Feb 2012 42,945 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 42,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Aug 2011 41,469 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 41,469 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 37,548 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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HN08 DFF is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HN08 DFF, 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 HN08 DFF registered?

HN08 DFF is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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