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VN08 ULW

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,466 mi
Last recorded167,466 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 ULW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 167,466 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 140,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 140,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Semaphore indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 118,984 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 114,995 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 110,914 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 97,874 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 97,874 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2016 93,017 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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VN08 ULW is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VN08 ULW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN08 ULW registered?

VN08 ULW is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is VN08 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN08 ULW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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