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MJ08 FYT

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

247,961 mi
Last recorded247,961 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 FYT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 247,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 247,956 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front headlamp units very cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 232,391 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 223,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 208,633 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front roll bar d-bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 194,211 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 181,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 171,614 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 156,149 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 140,587 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jun 2015 122,679 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 122,670 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil around sump

Pass 9 Jun 2014 103,614 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2013 84,428 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 61,568 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 36,636 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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MJ08 FYT is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MJ08 FYT, 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 MJ08 FYT registered?

MJ08 FYT is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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