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RE08 ZKM

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

264,777 mi
Last recorded264,777 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 ZKM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 264,777 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 264,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 258,795 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 253,749 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 253,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (marked yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 245,871 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 245,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 239,981 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2017 229,181 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 229,163 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 215,287 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 198,779 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 198,089 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 179,360 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 149,389 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 119,225 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 107,430 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 88,666 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 21 Oct 2010 74,627 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 60,826 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 60,826 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 ZKM is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black 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 RE08 ZKM, 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 ZKM registered?

RE08 ZKM is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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