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MW08 HMV

2008 BMW 730

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,531 mi
Last recorded141,531 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 HMV
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 141,531 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 135,606 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 130,579 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 127,639 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 117,634 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 109,543 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 96,836 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 96,693 miles

Rear Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

under tray fitted obstructing clear view of some items

Pass 27 Jun 2019 88,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275 35 20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 88,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275 35 20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 81,167 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2018 81,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Hose twisted and excessively chafed so that metal core is exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 72,907 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 May 2017 72,907 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 65,879 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 65,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 57,507 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 49,725 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 40,845 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 31,139 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 21,459 miles

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

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

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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MW08 HMV is a 2008 BMW 730 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 MW08 HMV, 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 MW08 HMV registered?

MW08 HMV is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is MW08 HMV safe to buy?

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