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NL58 FJN

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,720 mi
Last recorded157,720 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 FJN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 157,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 157,030 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S/F front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn O/S/F rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S/F lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 130,917 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 127,262 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 124,622 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel rim damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2019 117,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2017 105,809 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 105,809 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 88,547 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge nearside front tyre has a small cut in side wall

Fail 23 Sep 2016 88,547 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge nearside front tyre has a small cut in side wall

Pass 9 Sep 2015 75,666 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 75,579 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 17 Sep 2014 66,959 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2013 56,512 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 51,896 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 51,896 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 42,679 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 29,015 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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NL58 FJN is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NL58 FJN, 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 NL58 FJN registered?

NL58 FJN is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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