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LO08 UCC

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,199 mi
Last recorded167,199 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 UCC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 167,199 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 159,678 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 159,678 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 149,986 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 144,414 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 123,808 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 123,808 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 102,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2014 81,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Aug 2014 81,635 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2013 61,885 miles

nearside front tyre worn thin on edges

offside front tyre worn thin on edges

Fail 15 Aug 2013 61,885 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre worn thin on edges

offside front tyre worn thin on edges

Pass 20 Aug 2012 45,469 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 38,911 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 35,398 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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LO08 UCC is a 2008 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UCC, 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 UCC registered?

LO08 UCC is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is LO08 UCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 UCC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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