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MJ08 OBB

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

205,424 mi
Last recorded205,424 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 OBB
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 205,424 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 200,869 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2024 190,221 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/s off/s rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 May 2022 189,170 miles

Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2022 189,170 miles

Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 187,416 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 180,106 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 170,925 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 170,925 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 248,604 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 228,872 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 130,476 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 125,759 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 115,181 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 85,168 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 55,598 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 47,242 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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MJ08 OBB is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 MJ08 OBB, 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 MJ08 OBB registered?

MJ08 OBB is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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