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BL08 DHG

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

151,544 mi
Last recorded151,544 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 DHG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2025 151,544 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 148,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 146,482 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 143,385 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 141,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 135,972 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 132,508 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 126,684 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 120,028 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 114,345 miles

Front no plate has light damage

Rear Lower wishbone arm front bushes deteriorating

Fail 16 Jan 2017 114,331 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front no plate has light damage

Rear Lower wishbone arm front bushes deteriorating

Pass 10 Feb 2016 109,626 miles

all under covers in place

rear wishbone front bushes slight separating

Pass 28 Mar 2014 80,109 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 85,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2011 36,359 miles

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

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

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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BL08 DHG is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BL08 DHG, 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 BL08 DHG registered?

BL08 DHG is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is BL08 DHG safe to buy?

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