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EJ08 TLF

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

209,467 mi
Last recorded209,467 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 TLF
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 209,467 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 205,400 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 203,167 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 201,542 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 197,864 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 197,384 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 196,314 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 193,851 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 190,690 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 190,690 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 188,300 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 184,777 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 180,216 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2013 173,639 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 173,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 145,626 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 116,951 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 103,161 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall,NO cords showing.

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 89,996 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 71,447 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 57,104 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 36,051 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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EJ08 TLF is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EJ08 TLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ08 TLF registered?

EJ08 TLF is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is EJ08 TLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ08 TLF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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