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K24 DAD

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,912 mi
Last recorded107,912 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK24 DAD
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 107,912 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 104,281 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 96,282 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 87,755 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2022 87,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower front C shaped arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower front C shaped arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2021 77,789 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 70,088 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 70,087 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2019 66,045 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 60,631 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 54,742 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 46,694 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 46,694 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 38,326 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 28,192 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 24,059 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 24,057 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 19,055 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 13,930 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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K24 DAD is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver 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 K24 DAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K24 DAD registered?

K24 DAD is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 3 November 2008.

Is K24 DAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K24 DAD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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