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RF58 JZT

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

196,092 mi
Last recorded196,092 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF58 JZT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 196,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 195,281 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 191,410 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 191,410 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 188,001 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 184,473 miles

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

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

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

Fail 28 Mar 2020 184,455 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 172,416 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 159,741 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 159,741 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 145,918 miles

EM lights on.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 26 Nov 2015 127,907 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 25 Nov 2015 127,907 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 1 Dec 2014 110,859 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 95,264 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 28 Nov 2013 95,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Nov 2012 82,062 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 82,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

emissions trigger point not met

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2011 61,420 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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RF58 JZT is a 2008 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RF58 JZT, 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 RF58 JZT registered?

RF58 JZT is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 23 December 2008.

Is RF58 JZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF58 JZT shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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