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BG08 UAL

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

212,187 mi
Last recorded212,187 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 UAL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 212,187 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 212,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 205,802 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 200,309 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 196,558 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 191,699 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 184,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 173,353 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 161,893 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 149,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 138,184 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 114,883 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2014 104,318 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 4 May 2013 94,789 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 85,781 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 76,377 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

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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BG08 UAL is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BG08 UAL, 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 BG08 UAL registered?

BG08 UAL is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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