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MA08 BMW

2010 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,641 mi
Last recorded85,641 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 73085,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 BMW
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 85,641 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 79,590 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 71,692 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 68,292 miles

off side front brake back plate loose

Fail 4 Jul 2023 68,289 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to rear tyre condition (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

off side front brake back plate loose

Pass 21 Jun 2022 63,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 58,216 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 54,578 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 53,380 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 46,437 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 37,419 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 31,362 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 27,778 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 21,590 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 21,590 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 14,941 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 14,941 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MA08 BMW is a 2010 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 BMW 730 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 85,999 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 MA08 BMW, 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 16 years old, this BMW 730 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MA08 BMW registered?

MA08 BMW is a 2010 BMW 730, first registered on 27 October 2010.

Is MA08 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA08 BMW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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