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501 JBH

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,287 mi
Last recorded59,287 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration501 JBH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 59,287 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 57,833 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 55,846 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms front Bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 52,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 50,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 49,318 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 45,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres slight splits to tread

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2019 45,506 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres slight splits to tread

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2018 41,757 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 39,772 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 39,772 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 36,041 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 32,337 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 29,768 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 24,077 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 16,250 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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501 JBH 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 501 JBH, 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 501 JBH registered?

501 JBH is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is 501 JBH safe to buy?

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