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MF08 VDX

2008 BMW 730

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

153,215 mi
Last recorded153,215 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 VDX
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 153,215 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

The DVLA records show the vehicle it is a petrol engine,however it is a diesel engine vehicle. Emissions test has been passed on 20/04/2026

Pass 8 Aug 2025 138,510 miles

Nearside Front side light slight different colour to o/s/f

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

This is a diesel car not petrol . diesel emission done on 8/08/2025 passed.

Fail 7 Aug 2025 138,504 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2024 117,185 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 100,749 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 91,135 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted limited inspection

Pass 13 Aug 2021 86,516 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 83,479 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 77,930 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 71,509 miles

rear road springs corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2017 60,058 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 52,512 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 46,181 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 41,806 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 37,637 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 29,656 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 23,371 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 16,067 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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MF08 VDX is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MF08 VDX, 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 MF08 VDX registered?

MF08 VDX is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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