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WK08 JKF

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,917 mi
Last recorded127,917 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 JKF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 127,917 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 127,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 111,120 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 105,203 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 81,758 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 80,633 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 25 Apr 2018 80,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2017 79,878 miles

DSM not register smoke test

Pass 4 Mar 2016 75,974 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 75,974 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 73,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 72,747 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 67,946 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 67,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 55,595 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 49,904 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 27,389 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 24,028 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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WK08 JKF is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WK08 JKF, 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 WK08 JKF registered?

WK08 JKF is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is WK08 JKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK08 JKF shows 18 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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