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J1 SGR

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

19,910 mi
Last recorded19,910 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 SGR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 19,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 19,251 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 18,456 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 17,503 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 16,647 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 15,982 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 15,413 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 14,531 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 13,898 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 13,161 miles

FAZ NOT DETECTED

Pass 26 Oct 2015 12,938 miles

engine covers fitted hiding some testable items

undertrays fitted hiding some testable items

Pass 29 Oct 2014 12,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 11,145 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 9,402 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 9,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 8,437 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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J1 SGR 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 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 J1 SGR, 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 J1 SGR registered?

J1 SGR is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 1 November 2008.

Is J1 SGR safe to buy?

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