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KO08 XOZ

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

225,960 mi
Last recorded225,960 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 XOZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 225,960 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak on diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 192,478 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

rear wheel bearings minor play

Fail 12 Jun 2020 192,478 miles

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

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

rear wheel bearings minor play

Pass 20 Jul 2019 177,416 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2018 161,341 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 161,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 148,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most forward (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 135,395 miles

engine,underbody & sill covers fitted

oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2016 135,395 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine,underbody & sill covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 128,518 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 116,091 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 116,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 104,868 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 91,001 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 79,288 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 65,217 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 53,841 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 42,775 miles

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

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

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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KO08 XOZ is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KO08 XOZ, 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 KO08 XOZ registered?

KO08 XOZ is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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