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MT08 YOA

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

152,780 mi
Last recorded152,780 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 YOA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 152,780 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 147,830 miles

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

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 132,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dip beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 120,327 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 108,836 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 95,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2015 95,893 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 76,146 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 58,046 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 55,015 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 48,421 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2010 40,074 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 40,074 miles

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

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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MT08 YOA is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MT08 YOA, 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 MT08 YOA registered?

MT08 YOA is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is MT08 YOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT08 YOA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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