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BR02 OMR

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,031 mi
Last recorded159,031 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR02 OMR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 159,031 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 141,021 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 110,672 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 110,672 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 87,710 miles

Front both tyres worn inner edge

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2017 82,724 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 79,352 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2014 117,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 69,778 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 69,778 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 67,420 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 62,520 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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BR02 OMR is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BR02 OMR, 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 BR02 OMR registered?

BR02 OMR is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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