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AD04 DEV

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

123,371 mi
Last recorded123,371 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 DEV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 123,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 119,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 115,574 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 110,669 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 106,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 100,723 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 96,890 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 92,075 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 89,556 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 89,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2017 84,393 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has outer wall damage

Offside Front tyre has inner wall damage and wearing on outer edge

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim n/s/f and n/s/r (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 84,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre has outer wall damage

Offside Front tyre has inner wall damage and wearing on outer edge

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim n/s/f and n/s/r (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 72,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre and kerb damaged ()

Oil leak ()

under covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 62,778 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 50,840 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 38,871 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 38,852 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 34,694 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 30,768 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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AD04 DEV is a 2008 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AD04 DEV, 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 AD04 DEV registered?

AD04 DEV is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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