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HV08 OTS

2008 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,403 mi
Last recorded114,403 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 OTS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 114,403 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 100,874 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 100,874 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 84,084 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 65,693 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 56,236 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 51,397 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 44,610 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 36,225 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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HV08 OTS is a 2008 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 HV08 OTS, 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 HV08 OTS registered?

HV08 OTS is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is HV08 OTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV08 OTS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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