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L21 MOG

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

102,153 mi
Last recorded102,153 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 MOG
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 102,153 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 101,472 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 101,472 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 101,270 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 99,308 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 99,246 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 99,073 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 99,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 89,526 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2019 89,526 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2018 75,322 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 72,113 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 70,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 64,913 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 60,771 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 54,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 54,838 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 47,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 41,450 miles

no emissons print out due being to lean

Fail 11 Jan 2011 33,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/front inner rim new wheel weights insecure

windscreen washer fluid smells foul

Pass 11 Jan 2011 33,149 miles

o/s/front inner rim new wheel weights insecure

windscreen washer fluid smells foul

Pass 5 Jul 2010 25,839 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 18,039 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 18 Jul 2009 8,767 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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L21 MOG is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 L21 MOG, 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 L21 MOG registered?

L21 MOG is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is L21 MOG safe to buy?

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