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AP08 KGE

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,909 mi
Last recorded100,909 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 KGE
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 100,909 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 98,028 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 98,013 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 95,623 miles

nearside front tyre has slight wear on outside edge

rear tyres worn down to wear indicaters

Fail 6 Dec 2023 95,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside front tyre has slight wear on outside edge

rear tyres worn down to wear indicaters

Pass 6 Dec 2022 92,337 miles

o/s/f side repeater dis colouring

Pass 10 Dec 2021 89,116 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 83,956 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 78,995 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 73,842 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 73,836 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 69,709 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 65,889 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 65,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 59,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 54,144 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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AP08 KGE is a 2008 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP08 KGE, 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 AP08 KGE registered?

AP08 KGE is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is AP08 KGE safe to buy?

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