CarVerify

Free Car Check

EL51 NAG

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

157,762 mi
Last recorded157,762 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL51 NAG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 157,762 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 152,463 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 148,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 146,227 miles

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

undertray present

Pass 14 Jun 2021 141,227 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from mid engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 137,687 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 134,864 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 129,907 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 124,378 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 118,376 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 109,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 108,947 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 98,007 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 93,957 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 61,095 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 61,095 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
Full BMW 730 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EL51 NAG is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 EL51 NAG, 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

How do I check the history of EL51 NAG?

You can check the full history of EL51 NAG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EL51 NAG registered?

EL51 NAG is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is EL51 NAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL51 NAG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EL51 NAG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EL51 NAG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.