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MM08 GWY

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

163,651 mi
Last recorded163,651 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 GWY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 163,651 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 162,282 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front and both rear tyres slightly worn on edges

Fail 14 Jul 2020 162,282 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front and both rear tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 15 Apr 2019 160,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 147,965 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 133,864 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 114,668 miles

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

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

wet weather

Pass 6 Oct 2014 103,328 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 90,363 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 79,343 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 63,132 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 63,127 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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MM08 GWY is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MM08 GWY, 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 MM08 GWY registered?

MM08 GWY is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is MM08 GWY safe to buy?

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