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RE08 HJF

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

167,086 mi
Last recorded167,086 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 HJF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 167,086 miles

steering and suspension knock slight when on full lock

Pass 7 Mar 2015 154,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 147,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front 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

emissions FAS not detected

Pass 19 Dec 2012 141,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2011 124,108 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 110,200 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 108,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 88,224 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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RE08 HJF is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RE08 HJF, 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 RE08 HJF registered?

RE08 HJF is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is RE08 HJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 HJF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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