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NH57 LYW

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,708 mi
Last recorded120,708 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH57 LYW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 120,708 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2018 109,807 miles

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

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 27 May 2017 94,703 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 78,707 miles

o/s/r tyre on limit

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 66,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2015 66,958 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 58,289 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 49,997 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 46,140 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 16 Feb 2012 46,140 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 41,632 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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NH57 LYW is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black 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 NH57 LYW, 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 NH57 LYW registered?

NH57 LYW is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 21 February 2008.

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The MOT history for NH57 LYW 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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