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WL08 EXP

2008 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,937 mi
Last recorded153,937 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 EXP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 153,937 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 140,896 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 140,896 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front 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 24 Jan 2015 127,044 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 121,101 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 107,902 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight movement at n/s/fr steering arm

Pass 9 Jul 2011 84,535 miles

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

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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WL08 EXP is a 2008 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 WL08 EXP, 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 WL08 EXP registered?

WL08 EXP is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 3 May 2008.

Is WL08 EXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL08 EXP shows 7 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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