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BW57 FSC

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,770 mi
Last recorded133,770 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 FSC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 133,770 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2017 117,777 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 87,529 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 87,526 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 79,654 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre close to wear bars in centre and also has a nail in tread. re-check in 2-3k

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges. re-check in 2-3k

re-check front brake pads in 3-4k

Pass 10 Jun 2014 72,075 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 64,113 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 64,113 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 55,326 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 45,080 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 45,065 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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BW57 FSC is a 2008 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BW57 FSC, 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 BW57 FSC registered?

BW57 FSC is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 5 February 2008.

Is BW57 FSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW57 FSC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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