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PY08 GZR

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

167,201 mi
Last recorded167,201 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 167,201 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 164,205 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 153,450 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 140,054 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 111,986 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 85,223 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 77,942 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 77,942 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing NEARSIDE REAR (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 67,160 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 52,550 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 40,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 40,177 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 29,770 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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PY08 GZR is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PY08 GZR, 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 GZR registered?

PY08 GZR is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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The MOT history for PY08 GZR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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