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NG08 GYC

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,519 mi
Last recorded149,519 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 GYC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 149,519 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 149,363 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 148,510 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 147,201 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 147,177 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 143,444 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 137,017 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 131,223 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 129,149 miles

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

Plastic covers in engine bay preventing a full inspection of some items

extensive underbody shields preventing a full inspection of some items

Fail 25 Oct 2016 129,146 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Plastic covers in engine bay preventing a full inspection of some items

extensive underbody shields preventing a full inspection of some items

Pass 29 Sep 2015 107,353 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2014 86,527 miles

slight engine oil seap from sump area

Pass 25 Sep 2013 69,604 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 69,202 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

brake pad warning message on

Pass 3 Sep 2012 55,826 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 3 Sep 2012 55,822 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 3 Sep 2011 46,351 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall

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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NG08 GYC is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NG08 GYC, 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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NG08 GYC is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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