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JR54 ETS

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

267,564 mi
Last recorded267,564 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR54 ETS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 267,564 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2022 251,233 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2021 241,978 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2021 241,978 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2020 238,295 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2019 231,362 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 228,557 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 223,444 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 212,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/50/18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 212,240 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/50/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 183,898 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 148,986 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2012 201,237 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 119,819 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 64,864 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 15,954 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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JR54 ETS 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 87.5%.

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 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 JR54 ETS, 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 JR54 ETS registered?

JR54 ETS is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is JR54 ETS safe to buy?

The MOT history for JR54 ETS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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