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WK08 JUJ

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,310 mi
Last recorded151,310 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 151,310 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

full underbody checks NOT fully carried out due to under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2019 146,247 miles

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

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

under trays fitted unable to check

Fail 17 Sep 2019 146,247 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted unable to check

Pass 12 Nov 2018 132,274 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Nov 2018 132,271 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 118,275 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 99,535 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 92,856 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2015 81,800 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 70,777 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 57,124 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 52,270 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 38,886 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 17,371 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 JUJ is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JUJ, 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 WK08 JUJ registered?

WK08 JUJ is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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The MOT history for WK08 JUJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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