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K555 SPR

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

161,288 mi
Last recorded161,288 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK555 SPR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 161,288 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 157,400 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 154,058 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 150,996 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 147,320 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 143,363 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 143,363 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 137,068 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 128,859 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres wearing low and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 115,038 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 104,567 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 95,505 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 85,875 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 74,267 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2014 74,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2013 63,885 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 56,328 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 55,454 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 55,140 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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K555 SPR is a 2008 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 K555 SPR, 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 K555 SPR registered?

K555 SPR is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 1 November 2008.

Is K555 SPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K555 SPR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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