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AV08 VEM

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

112,834 mi
Last recorded112,834 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 VEM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 112,834 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 107,830 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 102,164 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 99,758 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 97,248 miles

Front brakes worn

Fail 29 Dec 2021 97,248 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing o/s and n/s (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brakes worn

Pass 16 Dec 2020 93,351 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 89,839 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 27 Dec 2018 85,764 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 78,459 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 72,613 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 64,308 miles

Nearside Front 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 4 Feb 2014 60,370 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 51,559 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2013 51,559 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2012 49,023 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 37,500 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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AV08 VEM is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AV08 VEM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV08 VEM registered?

AV08 VEM is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is AV08 VEM safe to buy?

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