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OY08 SFN

2008 BMW 740

Silver Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,872 mi
Last recorded138,872 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 74073,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 SFN
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 138,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 May 2017 138,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 132,119 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 132,119 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 123,802 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 115,545 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 104,703 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 104,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 95,134 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 78,599 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

How Reliable is the BMW 740?

Based on 66,909 MOT tests across 7,677 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
5,446
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
7,677
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,288
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,736
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,281
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,245
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,224
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OY08 SFN is a 2008 BMW 740 in Silver with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 73,824 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 740 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY08 SFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 740 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 740 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY08 SFN registered?

OY08 SFN is a 2008 BMW 740, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is OY08 SFN safe to buy?

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