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87 VVK

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

57,808 mi
Last recorded57,808 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration87 VVK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 57,808 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 54,449 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 50,577 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 50,125 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower arm bushes are deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil residue engine area's

Pass 2 Sep 2020 48,571 miles

Front Wipers Deteriorated

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 46,653 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 41,612 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 41,611 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 41,283 miles

nsf tyre cut sidewall no core showing

osf tyre cut sidewall no core showing

Pass 23 Jan 2015 37,444 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 36,578 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)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 35,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2012 30,993 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 25,050 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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87 VVK is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 87 VVK, 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 87 VVK registered?

87 VVK is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is 87 VVK safe to buy?

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