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PY08 FCG

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,887 mi
Last recorded153,887 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 FCG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 153,887 miles

Front Undertray fitted

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2025 149,377 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 149,376 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 143,627 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mount loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 138,438 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 138,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT ARM BALL JOINT RUBBER BOOT MISSING TOO (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 125,525 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 120,505 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 107,848 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 104,833 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 104,809 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 104,809 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint most rear bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 102,214 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 102,156 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 97,075 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 85,022 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 78,597 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 78,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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PY08 FCG 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 77.8%.

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 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 PY08 FCG, 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 PY08 FCG registered?

PY08 FCG is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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