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MW08 LXU

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,790 mi
Last recorded167,790 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 LXU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 167,790 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 167,777 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 160,751 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 154,535 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 May 2017 149,161 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2017 149,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 141,304 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 130,272 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 117,131 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 117,131 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 101,198 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 72,624 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 31,656 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 25,507 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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MW08 LXU is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 MW08 LXU, 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 MW08 LXU registered?

MW08 LXU is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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