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LA08 EAX

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

213,688 mi
Last recorded213,688 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 EAX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 213,688 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 204,234 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 193,239 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 181,835 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 174,385 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 165,816 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 155,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 225,218 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 120,735 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 113,107 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 105,011 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 93,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 81,904 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 65,789 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 65,789 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 48,569 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

off and near side front and rear brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 33,983 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 22,807 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 22,807 miles

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

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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LA08 EAX is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LA08 EAX, 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 LA08 EAX registered?

LA08 EAX is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is LA08 EAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA08 EAX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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