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BT57 FUA

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

135,940 mi
Last recorded135,940 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 FUA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 135,940 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 128,478 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 123,114 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 113,851 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 112,882 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 111,754 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 110,285 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 110,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 106,818 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 104,962 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 99,430 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 99,430 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 93,099 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 80,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 80,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 67,772 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 64,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake hoses starting to deteriorate

offside front tyre has a small bulge in sidewall

slight oil leak around offside steering rack gaitor, though gaitor is not split or dettached

vehicles emissions to clean to register on smoke meter

Pass 20 Sep 2012 52,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2012 52,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 50,190 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 50,177 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)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 39,153 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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BT57 FUA is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 BT57 FUA, 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 BT57 FUA registered?

BT57 FUA is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is BT57 FUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT57 FUA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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