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HN08 VZD

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,880 mi
Last recorded124,880 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 VZD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 124,880 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 124,880 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 117,198 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 109,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 109,338 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 97,240 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 93,758 miles

Front reg plate cracked

Fail 2 Feb 2017 93,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front reg plate cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2015 82,354 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 82,205 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

child seat installed disallowing full inspection of seatbelts

cuts on o/s/r tyre

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 71,626 miles

both front and rear brake pads wearing low

oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2014 71,626 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

both front and rear brake pads wearing low

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 60,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Condensation in nearside headlamp.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2013 60,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Condensation in nearside headlamp.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 48,054 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 34,691 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 VZD is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VZD, 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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HN08 VZD is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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