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L8 KGT

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

164,864 mi
Last recorded164,864 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 KGT
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 164,864 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 155,639 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 146,260 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 137,977 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 137,977 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 135,080 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 122,197 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 112,166 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 112,156 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 100,217 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 87,760 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 84,242 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside front tyres age cracking in treads

Pass 8 Apr 2016 70,054 miles

Undertray

Engine cover

Pass 13 Apr 2015 65,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 59,743 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 53,197 miles

oil on undertray possible leak

Fail 16 Mar 2012 46,727 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil on undertay possible slight leak

Pass 16 Mar 2012 46,727 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil on undertay possible slight leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 36,493 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front registration plate backing peeling away slightly

oil on undertray visible from top and underneath possible leak

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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L8 KGT is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver 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 L8 KGT, 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 L8 KGT registered?

L8 KGT is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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