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KV08 VBC

2008 BMW 730

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,407 mi
Last recorded121,407 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 VBC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 121,407 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged all four tyres have slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays and sill coverts fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 3 Feb 2026 121,407 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged all four tyres have slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays and sill coverts fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 21 Jan 2025 117,394 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front undertray insecure and damaged ,not likely to fall of

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged all four tyres have slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 20 Feb 2024 112,598 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

full length undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some componentsv from inspection

Pass 7 Feb 2023 107,454 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

full length undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 14 Dec 2022 106,708 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 102,362 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 3 Dec 2020 97,611 miles

Undertray fitted to vehicle

Central Rear Not checked. Buckle hidden under fitted rear seat.

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm bushes splitting and poorly fitted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 97,605 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Rear Not checked. Buckle hidden under fitted rear seat.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm bushes splitting and poorly fitted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted to vehicle

Pass 25 Nov 2019 93,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 86,049 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 82,227 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 75,291 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 67,404 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 52,693 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 52,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 44,005 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 39,332 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 27,185 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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KV08 VBC is a 2008 BMW 730 in Blue 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 KV08 VBC, 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 KV08 VBC registered?

KV08 VBC is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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