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VO08 WPM

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

217,229 mi
Last recorded217,229 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 WPM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 217,229 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 214,204 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 206,913 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 197,786 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 180,000 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 171,000 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 150,012 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 192,240 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 158,172 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 158,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 127,866 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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VO08 WPM is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VO08 WPM, 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 VO08 WPM registered?

VO08 WPM is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is VO08 WPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO08 WPM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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