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NG08 GXP

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,165 mi
Last recorded93,165 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 GXP
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 93,165 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 90,856 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 90,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) TRACK ROD END (2.3 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive FUEL FILLER NECK CLIP MISSING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 90,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Wishbone swivel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear arm ( yellow chalk ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Wishbone swivel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excess outer shoulder wear BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 74,970 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 61,764 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edges both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 48,978 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 37,255 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 37,228 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 34,098 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip to windscreen in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play OSF inner steering arm ball joint

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 28,162 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 28,158 miles

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2017 25,484 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2016 21,543 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2015 19,261 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 18,038 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 16,590 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 14,016 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 10,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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NG08 GXP 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 78.9%.

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 NG08 GXP, 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 NG08 GXP registered?

NG08 GXP is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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