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CU57 RSX

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,502 mi
Last recorded155,502 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU57 RSX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 155,502 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 151,713 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 148,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 148,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 144,520 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 139,217 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 133,611 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 127,555 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 125,285 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 125,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 116,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 14 Mar 2014 116,860 miles

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

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

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

Rear Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 104,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 152,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2011 85,252 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2010 73,954 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 54,337 miles

advise n/s o/s/front tyres outer edges worn

Pass 3 Mar 2009 35,574 miles

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

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

n/s/r o/s/r tyres on legal limit advise to replace asap

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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CU57 RSX is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CU57 RSX, 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 CU57 RSX registered?

CU57 RSX is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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