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MM08 BZE

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

283,122 mi
Last recorded283,122 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 BZE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 283,122 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 283,122 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 172,986 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 168,747 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine management light present - indicating fault

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

Nearside rear has body panel damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 168,746 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested parking brake (3.7.A.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine management light present - indicating fault

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

Nearside rear has body panel damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 164,614 miles

Engine Management Light on

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted NOT allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Offside Front Steering arm has slight play at its fixing but NOT excessive

Fail 31 Mar 2016 164,562 miles

Electronic parking brake control missing (3.1.3a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted NOT allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Nearside Rear Child seat preventing full inspection of Centre adult seat belt

Offside Front Steering arm has slight play at its fixing but NOT excessive

Pass 1 Apr 2015 160,341 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine lights on

Fail 25 Mar 2015 160,280 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine lights on

Pass 24 Mar 2014 156,485 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 150,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on dash

Fail 22 Mar 2013 150,514 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on dash

Pass 14 Mar 2012 124,659 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 100,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 100,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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MM08 BZE is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MM08 BZE, 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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MM08 BZE is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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