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BV58 ZSG

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

200,703 mi
Last recorded200,703 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 ZSG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 200,703 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 198,143 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 194,501 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 194,501 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 191,022 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 190,789 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall scuffed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 186,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 182,104 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Aug 2020 182,104 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Aug 2019 176,548 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 170,830 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 170,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/55/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 161,929 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 153,999 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Jul 2015 143,673 miles

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

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 8 May 2014 132,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 114,611 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 80,427 miles

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

rear brake disc pads - wear appear low.

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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BV58 ZSG 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 77.8%.

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 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 BV58 ZSG, 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 BV58 ZSG registered?

BV58 ZSG is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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