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BH54 NJH

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,391 mi
Last recorded143,391 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH54 NJH
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 143,391 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm ball joint. *Advise Replacement* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle is fitted with manufactures engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 16 Sep 2024 139,696 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm ball joint. *Advise Replacement* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle is fitted with manufactures engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 23 Sep 2023 135,304 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 121,212 miles

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor not connected to pads

Offside Rear cut on outer side wall

Pass 30 Sep 2021 108,807 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 96,121 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face of disc has corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S Inner pad getting close to limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Fail 26 Sep 2020 95,948 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm,(Upwards facing ball joint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face of disc has corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S Inner pad getting close to limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle is fitted with engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 14 Sep 2019 89,033 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 82,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 78,065 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 74,902 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 74,902 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 73,251 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 66,861 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 62,212 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 60,016 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 57,282 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 52,088 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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BH54 NJH is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BH54 NJH, 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 BH54 NJH registered?

BH54 NJH is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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