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BD08 NUH

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,100 mi
Last recorded134,100 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 NUH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 134,100 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle extremely lowered

Pass 18 Feb 2025 126,744 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 126,735 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 123,966 miles

Front Tyres cracking on edges

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 123,966 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyres cracking on edges

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 120,802 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 120,802 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 115,453 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 115,453 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 110,335 miles

Rear Brake discs slightly corroded

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2021 110,334 miles

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

Rear Brake discs slightly corroded

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2020 109,831 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2019 106,871 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 103,816 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 103,814 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 94,089 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 83,175 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 73,612 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 73,612 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 62,806 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 54,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 54,038 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 43,930 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 33,680 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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BD08 NUH is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD08 NUH, 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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BD08 NUH is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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