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WK57 GJJ

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,337 mi
Last recorded144,337 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK57 GJJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 144,337 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Oct 2021 144,330 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Nov 2020 219,030 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 125,423 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 121,385 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 111,362 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 94,896 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 85,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2014 85,292 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 65,078 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 53,709 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 33,428 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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WK57 GJJ is a 2008 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WK57 GJJ, 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 WK57 GJJ registered?

WK57 GJJ is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 22 February 2008.

Is WK57 GJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK57 GJJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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