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KW08 PRZ

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,001 mi
Last recorded172,001 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 PRZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 172,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear driveshaft seepage on n/s

Fail 29 Apr 2023 172,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear driveshaft seepage on n/s

Pass 23 Mar 2022 165,133 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 165,133 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 149,699 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine and Under try cover fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2021 149,699 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine and Under try cover fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 136,669 miles

Engine and Under try cover fitted

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 136,669 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction rested (8.2.2.2 (g))

Engine and Under try cover fitted

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 134,667 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2018 121,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and it's poor condition (4.1.E.1)

engine managements lights on

Fail 12 Jan 2018 121,224 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute 1 bulb is missing (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and it's poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine managements lights on

Pass 26 Nov 2016 115,988 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 102,747 miles

both front tyres worn on the edges

front wipers smeary

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 4 Nov 2015 102,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres worn on the edges

front wipers smeary

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Nov 2013 57,468 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 57,238 miles

Rear tyres starting to crack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 54,109 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 49,462 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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KW08 PRZ 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 66.7%.

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 KW08 PRZ, 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 KW08 PRZ registered?

KW08 PRZ is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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The MOT history for KW08 PRZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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