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SW08 BZA

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,312 mi
Last recorded117,312 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 BZA
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2022 117,312 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 111,220 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 99,501 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 92,707 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

engine cover and undertrays

Pass 2 Mar 2017 84,665 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 75,190 miles

Centre brake light not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn 245/45r19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn 245/45r19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 69,134 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 62,615 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 53,828 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 49,099 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 35,512 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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SW08 BZA is a 2008 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SW08 BZA, 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 SW08 BZA registered?

SW08 BZA is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is SW08 BZA safe to buy?

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