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OO08 SOL

2008 BMW 730

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

132,971 mi
Last recorded132,971 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 73093,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO08 SOL
MakeBMW
Model730
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 132,971 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 180,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 175,687 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 175,687 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 172,454 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 172,454 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 168,718 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 168,718 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 163,730 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 163,730 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 157,498 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 147,270 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 143,583 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 143,583 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 134,744 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 125,070 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 125,070 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 112,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 97,398 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 5 Mar 2014 97,386 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 26 Oct 2012 74,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2011 42,551 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 9,520 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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OO08 SOL is a 2008 BMW 730 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OO08 SOL, 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 OO08 SOL registered?

OO08 SOL is a 2008 BMW 730, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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