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J50 RRL

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

103,158 mi
Last recorded103,158 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 RRL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 103,158 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 101,414 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 99,352 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 97,537 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2021 94,506 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2020 92,117 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2019 88,954 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 85,398 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 80,620 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 76,578 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 73,051 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 68,542 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 63,918 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 54,804 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 54,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 45,005 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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J50 RRL 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 J50 RRL, 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 J50 RRL registered?

J50 RRL is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is J50 RRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J50 RRL 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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