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LO08 UAU

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,008 mi
Last recorded151,008 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 UAU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 151,008 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 137,116 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 91,853 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 82,096 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 74,337 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 73,149 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 73,147 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 67,568 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Inner brake discs are slightly worn, pitted and corroded

both front headlamp aims at highest acceptable level

car fitted with sill, floor and engine covers obscuring the view of some components

Fail 10 Aug 2016 67,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Inner brake discs are slightly worn, pitted and corroded

both front headlamp aims at highest acceptable level

car fitted with sill, floor and engine covers obscuring the view of some components

Pass 1 Sep 2015 61,968 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 55,465 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 51,264 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 43,670 miles

Nearside front Tyre starting to wear outer edge suspect tracking requires adjusted.

Offside front Tyre starting to wear outer edge suspect tracking requires adjusted.

Fail 17 Nov 2012 43,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside front Tyre starting to wear outer edge suspect tracking requires adjusted.

Offside front Tyre starting to wear outer edge suspect tracking requires adjusted.

Pass 9 Nov 2011 30,145 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 17,859 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 17,859 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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LO08 UAU 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 76.5%.

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 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 LO08 UAU, 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 LO08 UAU registered?

LO08 UAU is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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