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M90 CPL

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,481 mi
Last recorded146,481 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM90 CPL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 146,481 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 145,349 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 145,349 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 145,067 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 143,832 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 140,161 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 137,929 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 136,599 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack on tread

Pass 31 Jan 2019 135,496 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 135,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside headlamp dip beam intensity slightly reduced

all 4 tyre treads slightly perished

Pass 19 Dec 2017 134,277 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 134,065 miles

Front stone chips windscreen

Pass 19 Dec 2015 133,503 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2015 133,503 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 127,409 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 102,720 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 73,604 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 47,551 miles

both front tyres wearing low on the edges.

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

Fail 22 Aug 2011 47,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres wearing low on the edges.

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

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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M90 CPL 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 M90 CPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M90 CPL?

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What year was M90 CPL registered?

M90 CPL is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is M90 CPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M90 CPL 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.

Does M90 CPL have outstanding finance?

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