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M20 MWO

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,186 mi
Last recorded90,186 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 MWO
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 90,186 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 89,472 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 89,149 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 94,029 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 75,655 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 71,581 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 66,308 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 66,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

plastic covers on sills & undertrays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 19 Mar 2020 61,075 miles

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

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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M20 MWO is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 M20 MWO, 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 M20 MWO registered?

M20 MWO is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is M20 MWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M20 MWO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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