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M222 XEC

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

229,875 mi
Last recorded229,875 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM222 XEC
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 229,875 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 226,963 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

under tray

Fail 30 Oct 2024 226,963 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

under tray

Pass 26 Oct 2023 222,981 miles

Undertray fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2023 222,981 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Undertray fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2022 217,315 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2022 217,279 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2021 205,819 miles

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

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

under-tray fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2020 194,490 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 Oct 2019 188,998 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 179,349 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 177,648 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 165,170 miles

under tray has fitted could not see all components

Fail 8 Oct 2016 165,170 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

under tray has fitted could not see all components

Pass 2 Oct 2015 145,702 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 140,113 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 137,290 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 129,900 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 129,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 129,631 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 98,901 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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M222 XEC is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M222 XEC, 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 M222 XEC registered?

M222 XEC is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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