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MW08 ZPR

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

55,810 mi
Last recorded55,810 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 ZPR
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 55,810 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 54,374 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 54,346 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 52,709 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 49,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 48,838 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 47,007 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 46,283 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 44,759 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 44,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 42,739 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 41,329 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres bald on edges of tread but not exposing cords at time of mot test

Fail 22 Sep 2016 41,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres bald on edges of tread but not exposing cords at time of mot test

Pass 21 Sep 2015 39,364 miles

front both tyres are bald on outer edges but not exposing cords at time of test

Pass 23 Sep 2014 37,379 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges but not exposing cords at time of test

Pass 23 Sep 2013 35,309 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing low/bald on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2012 34,001 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 19 Sep 2011 26,713 miles

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

front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 24 Sep 2010 16,995 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 ZPR is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MW08 ZPR, 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 MW08 ZPR registered?

MW08 ZPR is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is MW08 ZPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW08 ZPR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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