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N888 KJM

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,542 mi
Last recorded102,542 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN888 KJM
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 102,542 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 98,194 miles

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2022 89,993 miles

engine cover undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2022 89,993 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine cover undertrays fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 82,272 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2020 75,962 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2019 70,145 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 63,670 miles

engine covers fitted and under body trays fitted obscuring view to some testable components

Fail 1 Nov 2018 63,670 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted and under body trays fitted obscuring view to some testable components

Pass 6 Nov 2017 57,143 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 55,535 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 51,746 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 49,264 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 45,502 miles

Front tyre valves perished

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 45,502 miles

Front tyre valves perished

Pass 21 Mar 2013 34,227 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 31,775 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 25,554 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 20,573 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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N888 KJM 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 N888 KJM, 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 N888 KJM registered?

N888 KJM is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is N888 KJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N888 KJM 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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