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BU08 MFP

2008 BMW 740

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,824 mi
Last recorded73,824 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 74073,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 MFP
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 73,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 70,574 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 70,574 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 69,971 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 66,650 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 52,576 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 47,842 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 47,607 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 38,775 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 30,541 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 77,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 26,748 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 26,748 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)

belly pans fitted

front brake discs slightly lipped

How Reliable is the BMW 740?

Based on 66,909 MOT tests across 7,677 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
5,446
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
7,677
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,288
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,736
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,281
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,245
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,224
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BU08 MFP is a 2008 BMW 740 in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2008 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 73,824 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 740 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU08 MFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 740 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 740 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU08 MFP registered?

BU08 MFP is a 2008 BMW 740, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is BU08 MFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 MFP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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