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L26 JDS

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

242,486 mi
Last recorded242,486 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 JDS
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 242,486 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 242,470 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 147,490 miles

Exhaust rear heatshield insecure

Offside headlamp top mount broken

Fail 14 Dec 2023 147,488 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high too high - adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust rear heatshield insecure

Offside headlamp top mount broken

Pass 16 Dec 2022 144,005 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 144,053 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil level on min

Pass 3 Dec 2021 141,494 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper at top rear of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers + undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2020 135,849 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 135,843 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 122,957 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides mirror lenses (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on dash on

oil leaks underside unable to check due to undertrays

park brake only just met minimum effort

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 21 Aug 2019 122,956 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides mirror lenses (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on dash on

oil leaks underside unable to check due to undertrays

park brake only just met minimum effort

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 22 Aug 2018 110,610 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 106,617 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 79,584 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 64,982 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 64,982 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 47,259 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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L26 JDS is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 L26 JDS, 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 L26 JDS registered?

L26 JDS is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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