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D8 VTG

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,207 mi
Last recorded98,207 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 VTG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 98,207 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 97,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 96,440 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 96,439 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 85,312 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 85,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 80,648 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 77,986 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 70,538 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 54,841 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 53,687 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 49,518 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 43,065 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Dec 2014 37,209 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 33,972 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 29,857 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 25,168 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 19,176 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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D8 VTG 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 88.9%.

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 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 D8 VTG, 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 D8 VTG registered?

D8 VTG is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is D8 VTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D8 VTG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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