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HV08 RZY

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,051 mi
Last recorded132,051 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 RZY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 132,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2023 125,517 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2023 125,517 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 115,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 162,000 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 88,308 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 79,356 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 79,356 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 74,414 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 74,414 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 76,412 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 59,818 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 59,752 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 52,542 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 41,338 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 41,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 31,309 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 RZY is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HV08 RZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV08 RZY registered?

HV08 RZY is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is HV08 RZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV08 RZY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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