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WK58 FKE

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,204 mi
Last recorded119,204 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK58 FKE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 119,204 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 119,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 94,375 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 91,630 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit & Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 85,355 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 84,355 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 84,355 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 82,813 miles

N/S/R wheel has been welded

Fail 11 Jun 2014 82,810 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S/R wheel has been welded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 67,023 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 66,176 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nsr alloy repaired

Fail 17 Jan 2013 66,048 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nsr alloy repaired

Pass 25 Jan 2012 56,621 miles

advise nsr alloy repaired

Pass 30 Dec 2011 56,616 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 24,766 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 24,760 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WK58 FKE is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WK58 FKE, 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 WK58 FKE registered?

WK58 FKE is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is WK58 FKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK58 FKE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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