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BP57 KKE

2008 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

188,067 mi
Last recorded188,067 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 KKE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 188,067 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

WINDSCREEN CHIP

Pass 12 Dec 2023 287,394 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 287,394 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 283,980 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 281,006 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 164,010 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 159,913 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 155,643 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 149,352 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 124,450 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 91,740 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 61,285 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 61,285 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 24,582 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 19,219 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 11,330 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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BP57 KKE is a 2008 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BP57 KKE, 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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BP57 KKE is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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