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M888 NOW

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

194,795 mi
Last recorded194,795 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 NOW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2020 194,795 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 188,562 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 175,815 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 153,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 136,228 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front both sides on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 119,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

mil light on

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 101,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front wipers slight smear

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre low on outer close to cords

Pass 30 Nov 2012 81,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 64,791 miles

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

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

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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M888 NOW is a 2008 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M888 NOW, 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 M888 NOW registered?

M888 NOW is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 6 October 2008.

Is M888 NOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M888 NOW shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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