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MK08 UPA

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,031 mi
Last recorded112,031 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 UPA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 112,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 87,991 miles

Bonnet safety catch mechanism sticking

Engine smoking slightly

Front Anti-roll bar links balljoints gaiters perishing

Front Brake discs lipped, worn

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

Offside Rear Brake backplate slightly damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 May 2017 84,866 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f outter tyre perished and side wall cut

undetectede peak exhaust emissions

Fail 24 May 2017 84,866 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f and o/s/f outter tyre perished and side wall cut

undetectede peak exhaust emissions

Pass 6 Jan 2016 80,756 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 76,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r and n/s/f outer side wall cut

undetecded peak exhaust emissions

Pass 21 May 2013 71,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

undetected peak on emissions

Pass 31 May 2012 68,251 miles

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

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

undetecteted peak

Pass 27 May 2011 64,912 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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MK08 UPA 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 88.9%.

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 MK08 UPA, 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 MK08 UPA registered?

MK08 UPA is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 30 March 2008.

Is MK08 UPA safe to buy?

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