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MD08 GCX

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

190,343 mi
Last recorded190,343 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 GCX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 190,343 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 187,275 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 184,482 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 181,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 176,895 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 171,044 miles

under trays fitted restricting full inspection of some components

Pass 15 May 2019 164,700 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts, inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 157,041 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on the inside edge

Pass 10 May 2017 148,181 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

too clean for emissions

Pass 24 May 2016 139,137 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 129,274 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 116,733 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 107,861 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 102,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r jacking rubber missing

wear on front tyre edges

Pass 1 Sep 2011 74,322 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

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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MD08 GCX is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MD08 GCX, 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

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What year was MD08 GCX registered?

MD08 GCX is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is MD08 GCX safe to buy?

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