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G14 VNR

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,940 mi
Last recorded158,940 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG14 VNR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 158,940 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 152,309 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 147,525 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 142,406 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (Differetial area) further investigation required as undertrays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 135,030 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 124,799 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 124,799 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/40v20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40v20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40v20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2019 109,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 275/40v20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 275/40v20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 93,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 80,224 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 76,104 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 68,011 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 63,080 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 48,840 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 39,750 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 39,750 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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G14 VNR 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 87.5%.

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 G14 VNR, 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 G14 VNR registered?

G14 VNR is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is G14 VNR safe to buy?

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