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MM08 UCC

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,425 mi
Last recorded127,425 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 UCC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 127,425 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 127,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 1 May 2021 122,418 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 122,418 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 122,286 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 115,606 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 108,017 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2017 99,102 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 85,048 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 80,344 miles

engine covers not able to full inspection on some components

oil leak

under trays not able to full inspection on some components

Fail 29 Aug 2015 80,336 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine covers not able to full inspection on some components

oil leak

under trays not able to full inspection on some components

Fail 27 Aug 2014 66,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

n/s/front tyre has acut

Pass 27 Aug 2014 66,181 miles

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

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

n/s/front tyre has acut

Pass 12 Aug 2013 55,595 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 43,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2012 43,436 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2011 30,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 30,303 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

brake warning light on dash

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 UCC is a 2008 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UCC, 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 UCC registered?

MM08 UCC is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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