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F17 DMJ

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

160,179 mi
Last recorded160,179 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF17 DMJ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 160,179 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front tyres worn on shoulders

oil leak

rear diff pinion seal damp

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2025 160,179 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front tyres worn on shoulders

oil leak

rear diff pinion seal damp

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2024 147,521 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear diff pinon seal leaking

under tray fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2024 147,516 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear diff pinon seal leaking

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2023 134,260 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 127,991 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 120,954 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 116,873 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 111,353 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 103,099 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 93,465 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 83,728 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 73,386 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outtter edge

Pass 21 Jul 2014 62,910 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 52,660 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 43,210 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 36,421 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2010 27,541 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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F17 DMJ is a 2008 BMW 730 in Grey 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 F17 DMJ, 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 F17 DMJ registered?

F17 DMJ is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is F17 DMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F17 DMJ 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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