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CU57 RTX

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

177,761 mi
Last recorded177,761 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 177,761 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 164,391 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2020 151,983 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 142,898 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 142,217 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 139,080 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 135,258 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 130,670 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 124,304 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 124,301 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 113,314 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 102,577 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 84,829 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 72,258 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 47,837 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 47,837 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 32,906 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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CU57 RTX is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 RTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU57 RTX registered?

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

Is CU57 RTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU57 RTX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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