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LR08 FKY

2008 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,503 mi
Last recorded93,503 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 FKY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 93,503 miles

Oil leak(s)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 93,503 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak(s)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 83,863 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 73,657 miles

Multiple cuts to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 73,657 miles

Multiple cuts to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 28 Jul 2014 60,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 12 Jul 2013 46,543 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 28,713 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise uneven tyre wear both inner tyres

Pass 13 Apr 2011 14,777 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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LR08 FKY is a 2008 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LR08 FKY, 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 LR08 FKY registered?

LR08 FKY is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is LR08 FKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 FKY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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