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CU08 PFX

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

261,174 mi
Last recorded261,174 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 PFX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 261,174 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 261,174 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 247,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 237,413 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 237,190 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 237,184 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Traction control light is ON. (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light is ON. (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside bonnet catch is sticking, but bonnet is retained by the offside catch, benefit given.

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

T.P.M.S. warning message on dash.

Pass 28 Mar 2019 234,232 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 220,416 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 209,046 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 189,691 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 178,109 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 May 2013 142,450 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 117,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 95,860 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2009 69,465 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 47,188 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 PFX is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CU08 PFX, 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 PFX registered?

CU08 PFX is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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