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JJ05 DOM

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,575 mi
Last recorded165,575 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ05 DOM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 165,575 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning Watered (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 159,131 miles

Air bag lamp flicker on road

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 138,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 129,906 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire disconnected/wiring damaged,light illuminated on dash

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

engine undertray not fully secure

Fail 13 Jul 2022 129,809 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire disconnected/wiring damaged,light illuminated on dash

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

engine undertray not fully secure

Pass 6 Jul 2021 119,816 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 119,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2020 114,340 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 111,995 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 104,890 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 104,889 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 97,206 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 84,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 76,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2014 76,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 67,302 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 54,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Jun 2011 37,568 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 21,509 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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JJ05 DOM is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JJ05 DOM, 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 JJ05 DOM registered?

JJ05 DOM is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is JJ05 DOM safe to buy?

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