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PF08 CZR

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

210,459 mi
Last recorded210,459 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 CZR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 210,459 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both slightly worn inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 205,210 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 201,913 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 201,913 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 201,913 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn where marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2023 191,717 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 177,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 168,406 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 168,406 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 158,150 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 147,032 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2019 147,031 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 133,251 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 133,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 121,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 106,659 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 93,627 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 81,353 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 71,846 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)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear bottom arm front bush slightly unbonding

offside rear bottom arm front bush slightly unbonding

wipers poor

Pass 14 May 2012 61,243 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 50,016 miles

front pads 75% worn

o/s n/s rear tyres approaching limit

rear handbrake met minimum requirments

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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PF08 CZR is a 2008 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PF08 CZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PF08 CZR registered?

PF08 CZR is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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