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BO55 RDK

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,017 mi
Last recorded113,017 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 RDK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 113,017 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 110,044 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 105,995 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

front & rear brake pads low

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2022 99,365 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2021 94,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner & outer arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner & outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 91,094 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front & rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 88,350 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all four tyres close to legal limits

both front brake hoses deteriorating

Pass 9 Oct 2018 82,951 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2017 78,990 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 75,650 miles

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

minor cut to n/s/f tyre not to cords

Fail 28 Sep 2016 75,632 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

minor cut to n/s/f tyre not to cords

Pass 30 Sep 2015 70,056 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 128,226 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 65,859 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 48,962 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 36,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 36,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 26 Oct 2011 27,396 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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BO55 RDK is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BO55 RDK, 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 BO55 RDK registered?

BO55 RDK is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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