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CU08 OPF

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,990 mi
Last recorded139,990 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 OPF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 139,990 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 139,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid DONE PRS (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 121,777 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 103,849 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 81,060 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 81,059 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 80,625 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

under shields fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2017 69,495 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 69,495 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (5.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 61,230 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 56,100 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 51,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 45,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2013 38,829 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 30,311 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,437 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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CU08 OPF is a 2008 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CU08 OPF, 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 CU08 OPF registered?

CU08 OPF is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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