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BU58 FWX

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,101 mi
Last recorded157,101 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU58 FWX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 157,101 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 150,078 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small leak. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 149,988 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small leak. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 146,231 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2023 143,888 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Mar 2023 143,881 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2022 142,451 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

slight play in steering rackends

Pass 19 Mar 2021 140,840 miles

Front both front tyres are slightly wearing on the edges

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 139,726 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight play in steering rackends

Pass 26 Mar 2019 137,869 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 137,866 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm as chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 135,541 miles

most of underbody has covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2017 131,320 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 125,716 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 May 2013 111,618 miles

advise bonnet a bit sticky

Pass 18 Apr 2012 54,957 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 54,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2012 54,918 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2011 54,735 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)

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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BU58 FWX is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 BU58 FWX, 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 BU58 FWX registered?

BU58 FWX is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is BU58 FWX safe to buy?

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