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BU08 OVA

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,893 mi
Last recorded125,893 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 OVA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 125,893 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 112,556 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 112,556 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2016 95,032 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 83,147 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 83,145 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 May 2014 68,367 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 54,328 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 41,324 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 32,672 miles

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

front brake discs worn and pads low

Fail 17 Mar 2011 32,672 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and pads 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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BU08 OVA is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BU08 OVA, 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 BU08 OVA registered?

BU08 OVA is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is BU08 OVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 OVA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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