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MM08 XYU

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,142 mi
Last recorded147,142 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 XYU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 147,142 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 141,895 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 139,880 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 135,474 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 111,776 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 111,776 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 99,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 86,156 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 86,156 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 73,598 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 67,941 miles

engine under cover loose

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 XYU is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XYU, 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 XYU registered?

MM08 XYU is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is MM08 XYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM08 XYU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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