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OV08 OME

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,697 mi
Last recorded187,697 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 OME
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 187,697 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 186,917 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 181,690 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 176,336 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 164,333 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 164,285 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 139,205 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 110,214 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 82,025 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 59,911 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 59,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 45,435 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 45,432 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 26,668 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 22,136 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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OV08 OME is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV08 OME, 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 OV08 OME registered?

OV08 OME is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is OV08 OME safe to buy?

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