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N2 MLY

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

121,826 mi
Last recorded121,826 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 MLY
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 121,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 114,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 109,105 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced offside+nearside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 97,069 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 97,069 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 93,869 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 90,916 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 85,313 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 84,602 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 77,363 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 66,255 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 56,584 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 47,760 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 40,761 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 37,761 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 35,086 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 25,742 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 15,005 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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N2 MLY is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel 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 N2 MLY, 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 N2 MLY registered?

N2 MLY is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 26 February 2008.

Is N2 MLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N2 MLY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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