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KP 25

2008 BMW 730

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,657 mi
Last recorded139,657 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP 25
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 139,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 132,522 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 125,648 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 125,648 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 118,536 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 118,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2021 110,732 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 103,536 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 91,669 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2019 91,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted spring (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 82,154 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 77,417 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 77,402 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 73,439 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 71,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 66,602 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)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 66,602 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 61,764 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 61,764 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 46,614 miles

nearside front tyre perished and worn smooth on outer edge, tyre tread depth also at 2mm

offside front tyre perished and wearing smooth at outer edge, tread also slightly damaged and has a nail

Fail 22 Oct 2012 46,610 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished and worn smooth on outer edge, tyre tread depth also at 2mm

offside front tyre perished and wearing smooth at outer edge, tread also slightly damaged and has a nail

Pass 26 Oct 2011 31,751 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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KP 25 is a 2008 BMW 730 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 KP 25, 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 KP 25 registered?

KP 25 is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 1 November 2008.

Is KP 25 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP 25 shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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