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D1 XGG

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

148,917 mi
Last recorded148,917 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 XGG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 148,917 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 147,509 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 147,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front suspension rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 144,882 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 144,861 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reverse light n/w

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear slight play in rear suspension arms

Pass 27 Oct 2020 142,461 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 142,461 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 138,512 miles

both front wheels have damage to the face

n/s/r cv boot perished

n/s/r wheel has been welded

slight oil leak

slight play in rear suspension arms

Pass 15 Oct 2018 129,796 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 129,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 127,991 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

offside and nearside front wheels slightly damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2017 127,991 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

offside and nearside front wheels slightly damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2016 126,612 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Previous welding repair to wheel rim.

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Oct 2016 126,607 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Previous welding repair to wheel rim.

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 122,832 miles

Car wet for inspection

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged curb damage (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim due to damge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged curb damage (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged curb damage (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Lower large crack in screen but not seriously affecting view

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged curb damage (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Oct 2015 122,750 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk/locking mechanism missing so unable to secure belt (5.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing metal catch on belt missing so unable to secure belt (5.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged curb damage (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim due to damge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged curb damage (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear nail/screw in tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged curb damage (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Lower large crack in screen but not seriously affecting view

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged curb damage (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

oil level on minimum when pre-checked

Pass 14 Nov 2014 118,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 107,060 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 69,294 miles

FAS Not Detected On Smoke Test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2011 41,742 miles

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

Plastic Undertrays Fitted Front To Rear Both Sides

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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D1 XGG is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 D1 XGG, 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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D1 XGG is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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