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2008 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,193 mi
Last recorded93,193 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF13 BAN
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 93,193 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 92,104 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 90,263 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 88,383 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 86,211 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH OFF/SIDE AND NEAR/SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

engine x under covers x sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2021 86,133 miles

engine x under covers x sill covers fitted

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 21 Apr 2021 86,133 miles

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

engine x under covers x sill covers fitted

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 6 Jan 2020 84,229 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2018 76,913 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 69,790 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 64,737 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 58,000 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bush starting to perish (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bush starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 49,793 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3mm.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 42,979 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 42,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 37,978 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 32,202 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 27,263 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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F13 BAN is a 2008 BMW 730 in Blue 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 F13 BAN, 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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F13 BAN is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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