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CL04 BTL

2008 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,320 mi
Last recorded109,320 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL04 BTL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 109,320 miles

Engine Covers and Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Sep 2017 94,897 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 94,745 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 82,997 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 72,967 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 60,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 60,910 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 55,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 6 Jul 2012 47,858 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 47,858 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 32,695 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 35,537 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2010 35,537 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

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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CL04 BTL is a 2008 BMW 730 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CL04 BTL, 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 CL04 BTL registered?

CL04 BTL is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is CL04 BTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CL04 BTL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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