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WK08 JRU

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

148,847 mi
Last recorded148,847 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 JRU
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 148,847 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 142,755 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 132,778 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 124,635 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 115,762 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 106,523 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 96,331 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 89,849 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 79,563 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 77,221 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 56,972 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 48,302 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 48,301 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2011 45,004 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 27,413 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 20,224 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 JRU is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 WK08 JRU, 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 JRU registered?

WK08 JRU is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is WK08 JRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK08 JRU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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