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OE08 GGU

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

436,333 mi
Last recorded436,333 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 GGU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 436,333 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 407,961 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 376,668 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 341,680 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 311,017 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 310,754 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 May 2016 280,380 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 247,410 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 213,600 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 187,115 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2014 151,908 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 117,910 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 22 May 2013 89,110 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 21 May 2013 88,943 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 55,703 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 49,933 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 42,163 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 30,808 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 20,977 miles

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

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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OE08 GGU is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 OE08 GGU, 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 OE08 GGU registered?

OE08 GGU is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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