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AF08 HHT

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

290,389 mi
Last recorded290,389 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 HHT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 290,389 miles

Offside Rear FUEL PIPE CONTAMINATED

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides-SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 264,307 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 264,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 247,580 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 150,128 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S,N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 146,878 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 141,605 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 141,605 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 133,558 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 133,558 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush both sides front (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 126,998 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 110,930 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 90,052 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 70,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 53,691 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 53,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 43,349 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 7 Feb 2011 35,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

engine oil low

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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AF08 HHT is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AF08 HHT, 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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AF08 HHT is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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