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K155 GSK

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,115 mi
Last recorded154,115 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 GSK
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 154,115 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 152,855 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers and washers (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 151,232 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower os/ns lower sills showing corrosion on lower edges( sill covers fitted)

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear spring not seated on lower rubber mount

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear all rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2024 151,226 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower os/ns lower sills showing corrosion on lower edges( sill covers fitted)

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear spring not seated on lower rubber mount

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear all rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2023 149,612 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 149,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 147,908 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 147,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 144,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively And offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 219,518 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 209,959 miles

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 198,050 miles

emissions too clean to register

floor pan covers fitted preventing full inspection of brake pipes and fuel pipes

Fail 27 Mar 2017 198,050 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emissions too clean to register

floor pan covers fitted preventing full inspection of brake pipes and fuel pipes

Pass 7 Mar 2016 106,755 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 101,864 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 87,675 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 78,950 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 66,641 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 64,290 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 59,684 miles

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

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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K155 GSK is a 2008 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K155 GSK, 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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K155 GSK is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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