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GJ08 GGP

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

109,084 mi
Last recorded109,084 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 GGP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 109,084 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 108,187 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 106,215 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 100,294 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 90,808 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 87,743 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 84,641 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 80,953 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 73,372 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Pass 19 Jul 2016 66,937 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 62,996 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 59,558 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 49,170 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 38,809 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 38,802 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 31,871 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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GJ08 GGP is a 2008 BMW 730 in Grey 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 GJ08 GGP, 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 GJ08 GGP registered?

GJ08 GGP is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is GJ08 GGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ08 GGP 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.

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