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GL57 PGZ

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,518 mi
Last recorded163,518 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 PGZ
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 163,518 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 163,518 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 158,507 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipes heavily corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 158,505 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working in boot lid (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess pipes heavily corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

noise from rear o/s brake when wheel turned

Pass 14 Feb 2024 151,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 146,885 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 146,885 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 142,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 138,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 138,551 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 135,936 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 132,114 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 132,114 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 123,203 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 123,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 108,278 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 108,277 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 95,016 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 81,459 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

n/s headlamp washer jet missing but still sprays water

Pass 26 Feb 2014 65,777 miles

Nearside front tyre wall starting to crack. Advise to change.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 57,823 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 47,617 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 47,617 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 24,091 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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GL57 PGZ is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GL57 PGZ, 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 GL57 PGZ registered?

GL57 PGZ is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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