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A3 RTJ

2008 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,793 mi
Last recorded64,793 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 RTJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 64,793 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 60,808 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 56,352 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 49,945 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 40,779 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 35,415 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 30,567 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front tyres slightly perished

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 30,567 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 15 Jun 2012 28,530 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres perishing/cracking on outer egde and sidewalls

Pass 25 May 2011 18,175 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 16,592 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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A3 RTJ is a 2008 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A3 RTJ, 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 A3 RTJ registered?

A3 RTJ is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is A3 RTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 RTJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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