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M121 CKR

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,183 mi
Last recorded104,183 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM121 CKR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 104,183 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 99,186 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 92,482 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 92,482 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 91,082 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 91,047 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 87,075 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 84,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 84,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 78,407 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 74,022 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 70,169 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 65,217 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 59,337 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,676 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 53,676 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 47,315 miles

Airbag warning light indicates a fault

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 40,131 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 29,485 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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M121 CKR 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 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 M121 CKR, 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 M121 CKR registered?

M121 CKR is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is M121 CKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M121 CKR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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