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J888 WEV

2018 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,037 mi
Last recorded77,037 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 73046,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 WEV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 77,037 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 67,251 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 55,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 45,811 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 33,888 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 24,876 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 24,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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J888 WEV is a 2018 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 46,902 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 J888 WEV, 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 8 years old, this BMW 730 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J888 WEV registered?

J888 WEV is a 2018 BMW 730, first registered on 21 September 2018.

Is J888 WEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J888 WEV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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